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proposition

Definition

  • noun: something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider
  • noun: something offered for consideration or acceptance
  • verb: to offer to have sex with (someone) in a direct and often offensive way
  • verb: to make a 'proposal' to
  • synonyms: proposal, statement, declaration

Examples

  • The town voted in favor of a 'proposition' calling for a ban on smoking in public spaces.

  • If we accept 'proposition' “A” as true, then we must accept 'proposition' “B” as false.

  • The farm will never be a paying 'proposition'. [=the farm will never make money]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We don't have much time. Mr Murdoch ? Mr Hockley... You two, with me, now ! l'm a businessman, as you know, and l've a business proposition for you. (Crewman) Easy now ! All together ! Lower away ! Lower away ! (Jack) Come on, Rose. The boats are gone ! Colonel, are there any boats (..)
    1997 Titanic