frog in one's pocket

noun

Definitions

  1. The supposed reason for a person using the pronoun we when really speaking only about…

    The supposed reason for a person using the pronoun we when really speaking only about themselves.

    • […] the interrogating lawyer said: "Who is this 'we'? Do you have a frog in your pocket?"
    • “We got a problem.” We? I'm thinking. You got a frog in your pocket or something?

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