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How to pronounce “has-been”
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Pronunciation guide for has-been
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of has-been with real speech in context.
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- Steven Pinker
- Definition summary
- (informal, derogatory) A person, especially one who was formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.
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How to pronounce has-been
Steven Pinker
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Meaning
- [Noun]
- (informal, derogatory) A person, especially one who was formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.
- [Adjective]
- (informal, derogatory) Of or pertaining to someone or something that was once popular, successful or important but is no longer considered so.
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