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# a frank exchange of views

phrase (noun phrase; formal, diplomatic)

«a frank exchange of views» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, diplomacy) an angry argument, a quarrel in which people disagreed strongly.

### In the lessons

Used by politicians, diplomats and press offices to hide that a meeting went badly; news and official statements; all regions; now often used as a joke at home.

### Examples

- The two leaders had a frank exchange of views.
- Statement: «The meeting included a frank exchange of views.»
- Mum and Dad had a frank exchange of views about the dishes.
- The coach and the referee had a frank exchange of views.
- News: «Sources describe the talks as a frank exchange of views.»
- Chat: «Me and my sister had a frank exchange of views about the TV remote.»

### Note

Stands for «a row, a big disagreement». «Frank» means honest. Do not read it as a calm friendly chat. See also «a full and frank exchange of views».