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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

  • (..) I know how to counter it. The man who did the waking buys the man who was sleeping a drink. The man who was sleeping drinks while listening to a proposition from the man who did the waking. Aye, that'll about do it. Blast! I'm already awake! That was for the smell. (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl