Thinking of an idea or course of action too late to use it effectively, or the tendency to do so.
Etymology:
- Calque of French esprit de l'escalier.
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Thinking of an idea or course of action too late to use it effectively, or the tendency to do so.
Submitted on September 01, 2009
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ingenio de escalera
階段ウィット
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