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Raresour grapes
The correct spelling is sour grapes.
How to pronounce sour grapes
noun
Say it like: Sow-r g-rap-es
The correct spelling is sour grapes. Grapes that are acid due to lacking maturity For example: "I think his comments about that new car are just sour grapes because he can't afford it."
Usage Examples
“I think his comments about that new car are just sour grapes because he can't afford it.”
Definition
noun
- 1.Grapes that are acid due to lacking maturity
- 2.Things that somebody pretends to despise because he/she cannot obtain or have.
- 3.A putting down or expression of disdain about something that one desires but cannot have.
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