Phrase guide

opening of an envelope

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any kind of event or activity that may contribute to one's self-promotion or visibility in society.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, idiomatic

Examples

  • She's such an attention seeker she'd turn up to the opening of an envelope!

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 雞毛蒜皮的場合 /鸡毛蒜皮的场合 (jīmáosuànpí de chǎnghé) — event
  • Finnish: kissanristiäiset — event