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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

  • (..) And did Stromboli pay... plenty! That shows you how low HonestJohn will stoop, eh, Giddy? Now, uh, coachman, what's your proposition? Well, how would you blokes like to make some real money? Well! And who do we have to, eh-- No, no! Nothing like that. You see-- (..)
    1940 Pinocchio