rent-a-quote
- noun
- /ˈrɛntəˌkwoʊt/
- Offensive
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tertuliano
- Critics accused the actor of being a rent-a-quote more interested in publicity than real issues.
Examples
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Journalists often rely on rent-a-quote experts to fill space in stories.
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As a well-known rent-a-quote, she appeared in almost every newspaper article about politics.
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The politician has become a rent-a-quote in the media.
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Many journalists rely on rent-a-quotes for quick sound bites.
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As a well-known rent-a-quote, she appeared in almost every newspaper article about politics.
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Critics accused the actor of being a rent-a-quote more interested in publicity than real issues.
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Journalists often rely on rent-a-quote experts to fill space in stories.
Synonyms
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6.7
A person who often gives opinions on TV or radio about a subject
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A person who tries hard to get attention from the media in an obvious way to become more famous
How Quotable
- Offensive
123
3.5
- Literature
217
3.5
39
3.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Rent-a-quote comes from the idea of rent meaning 'hire', as in rent-a-car, and quote meaning a 'short comment'. So a rent-a-quote is someone journalists seem to 'hire' for quick, often predictable remarks.