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This tag is for questions seeking a phrase or an expression that fits a meaning. If you're specifically seeking only a single word, see the "single word requests" tag too.
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How to succinctly express the phenomenon of hidden/surprise complications in regards of time...
Is there an idiom/phrase for when you tell someone you'll have something done at a given time, but then more complications arise and it extends the time needed? For example, I'm working on a project a …
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What is a positive-language-focused term for an attempted solution that didn't work?
For me, it's going to be observations. @jimm101 got me on track with experiment. Many (now non-existent) comments helped as well. I feel that the term is sufficiently non-negative and that it's inform …
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What is a positive-language-focused term for an attempted solution that didn't work?
There is a quote:
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
I'd like to use a term that is devoid of negative connotation for those "ways that won't work". Terms like "mist …
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