chattering classes

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the chattering classes (British, humorous)

educated people who like to discuss and give their opinions about political and social matters. Football has recently become a trendy topic among the chattering classes.

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When I first read the essay, I expected Shilling to encounter high dudgeon, the opprobrium of the chattering classes or, at the very least, knee-jerk, bleeding-heart tirades in The New York Times. All hail the upper crust: as one economist sees it, we should all ... by Queenan, Joe / Chief Executive (U.S.) Expressions of disappointment and outrage over President Bush's so-called immigration reform plan which would legalize millions of illegal aliens already in the United States, as well as invite millions more to come--have erupted from the chattering classes that have provided the president's most unswerving support: radio talk-show hosts and political columnists. Bush amnesty plan angers GOP faithful by Japer, William F. / The New American Much to the frustration of the chattering classes, the author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit won every one. Tolkien: Wizard of words by Coren, Michael / Catholic Insight More results

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When I first read the essay, I expected Shilling to encounter high dudgeon, the opprobrium of the chattering classes or, at the very least, knee-jerk, bleeding-heart tirades in The New York Times.

All hail the upper crust: as one economist sees it, we should all ... by Queenan, Joe / Chief Executive (U.S.)

Expressions of disappointment and outrage over President Bush's so-called immigration reform plan which would legalize millions of illegal aliens already in the United States, as well as invite millions more to come--have erupted from the chattering classes that have provided the president's most unswerving support: radio talk-show hosts and political columnists.

Bush amnesty plan angers GOP faithful by Japer, William F. / The New American

Much to the frustration of the chattering classes, the author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit won every one.

Tolkien: Wizard of words by Coren, Michael / Catholic Insight

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