Definition of rent-a-quote in English:

rent-a-quote

adjective ˈrɛntəkwəʊt

British depreciative

Designating someone (especially a politician) who may be relied upon by the media to provide a comment, especially one expressing a strong or contentious opinion, either in any circumstances or when a particular issue is being discussed.

noun ˈrɛntəkwəʊt

British depreciative

A person who may be relied upon to provide such a comment.

Origin

1980s; earliest use found in The Guardian. From rent + a + quote; compare rent.

Definition of rent-a-quote in US English:

rent-a-quote

adjectiveˈrɛntəkwəʊt

British depreciative

Designating someone (especially a politician) who may be relied upon by the media to provide a comment, especially one expressing a strong or contentious opinion, either in any circumstances or when a particular issue is being discussed.

nounˈrɛntəkwəʊt

British depreciative

A person who may be relied upon to provide such a comment.

Origin

1980s; earliest use found in The Guardian. From rent + a + quote; compare rent.

单词	rent-a-quote
释义	Definition of rent-a-quote in English: rent-a-quote adjective ˈrɛntəkwəʊt British depreciative Designating someone (especially a politician) who may be relied upon by the media to provide a comment, especially one expressing a strong or contentious opinion, either in any circumstances or when a particular issue is being discussed. noun ˈrɛntəkwəʊt British depreciative A person who may be relied upon to provide such a comment. Origin 1980s; earliest use found in The Guardian. From rent + a + quote; compare rent. Definition of rent-a-quote in US English: rent-a-quote adjectiveˈrɛntəkwəʊt British depreciative Designating someone (especially a politician) who may be relied upon by the media to provide a comment, especially one expressing a strong or contentious opinion, either in any circumstances or when a particular issue is being discussed. nounˈrɛntəkwəʊt British depreciative A person who may be relied upon to provide such a comment. Origin 1980s; earliest use found in The Guardian. From rent + a + quote; compare rent.
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