sober discussion
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4.2
- noun
- /ˈsoʊbər dɪsˈkʌʃən/
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discusión seria
- We need to have a sober discussion about the budget.
Examples
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After the debate, the leaders sat down for a sober discussion about possible reforms.
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Despite the tension, their sober discussion led to a mutual understanding.
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We need to have a sober discussion before making any final decisions.
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The team engaged in a sober discussion regarding the project's future.
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The team held a sober discussion about the project's future, focusing on the challenges ahead.
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During the meeting, they engaged in a sober discussion of the key issues affecting the community.
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She appreciated the sober discussion regarding environmental policy, free from emotional bias.
Synonyms
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7.7
An honest serious conversation about difficult or important things
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3.5
Serious conversation that looks closely at important or difficult ideas
Antonyms
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'sober' (serious, calm) modifies 'discussion' (a talk), so the overall meaning is directly derivable from the constituents. This adj+noun pattern is common across languages and in English, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the intended sense.
Etymology
Sober discussion uses sober in its old sense 'not drunk'—imagine people who are calm and thinking clearly having a careful talk. That's why it now means a 'serious, calm, and thoughtful' conversation.