Foreign language

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Foreign language

Post: # 289344Post fruitfly »

Is there a term for when someone tries to be clever and pretends they don't understand the language someone is speaking in order to try and avoid having to do something or hope they assume or say something else that they prefer, or give up?

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Re: Foreign language

Post: # 289345Post Weedo »

posterior fundament?

Disengenuous comes into mind
Don't let your vision cloud your sight

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