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Plural for bland fluent talk indulged in to avoid addressing a difficult subject or situation directly
“He has a complete grasp of his subject, is fair and objective, does not resort to flannel, and sees through spurious arguments very quickly.”
Plural for talk or praise used to persuade or dodge a difficult situation
“A simple admittance of ignorance was much to be preferred to any amount of flannel.”
Plural for a small piece of towelling used for washing oneself
“She wrapped the flannel around it, continuing to rip off long shreds.”
Plural for the use of expressions susceptible of a double signification
To use bland fluent talk to avoid addressing a difficult subject or situation directly
“She tried to flannel her way out of it, but it just seemed to get worse.”
To use of flattery, especially to avoid addressing a difficult subject or situation
“Really, I'm not saying this to flatter or flannel. This truly is absolutely unique.”
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock
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