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Sungyeon Yoon Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary
need clarification
I was reading an Time article about a new wine book. there are some incomprehensible expressions; while i do get the feeling but cannot figure out the exact meaning.
" It explains terroir, weather, corks, grape varieties and how to drink and enjoy wine, before delving into geography. Johnson's and Robinson's style is informed and expert but not a lecture, always delivered with the right amount of cheek."
What does "the right amount of cheek" mean?
i do know cheek means haughtiness but cannot make any sense out of it
" It explains terroir, weather, corks, grape varieties and how to drink and enjoy wine, before delving into geography. Johnson's and Robinson's style is informed and expert but not a lecture, always delivered with the right amount of cheek."
What does "the right amount of cheek" mean?
i do know cheek means haughtiness but cannot make any sense out of it
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Sungyeon Yoon the right amount of cheek 'A little bit of irreverence', I think, is meant. Discussions on wine can be rather pompous.
- Sungyeon Yoon the right amount of cheek 'A little bit of irreverence', I think, is meant.
- Discussions on wine can be rather pompous.
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Sungyeon Yoonthe right amount of cheek'A little bit of irreverence', I think, is meant. Discussions on wine can be rather pompous.
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Sungyeon Yoonelivered with the right amount of cheek."Referring to "tongue in cheek" which mean to joke in a certain way. The speaker pretends to be very serious, but then everyone realizes that he is joking, perhaps making fun of himself.
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