Passing Comment (Noun)
Meaning
An incidental remark.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's passing comment about the economy sparked a heated debate among the audience.
- Her passing comment about the weather was the only thing she said to me all day.
- The teacher made a passing comment about the assignment being due soon, but didn't elaborate.
- The celebrity's passing comment about her personal life was quickly picked up by the media.
- The professor's passing comment about the historical event was so insightful that it changed my perspective entirely.