snappy comeback
Example Sentences
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When the young man declares dully that the faun must be naked, Diaghilev gets the snappy comeback: “God in His infinite wisdom created tights and a dance belt.”
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2018
Think that Peggy’s snappy comeback in the elevator should have made it this week?
From Slate • Apr. 7, 2015
Once in a while the writers throw Lloyd a snappy comeback or give him a shred of dignity, but not often.
From Salon • Aug. 1, 2011
If you're expecting a snappy comeback to the longtime series of "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" commercials put out by featuring the dowdy middle-aged PC and the cool blue-jeaned shaggy Mac, think again.
From Inc • Aug. 16, 2010
For this snappy comeback all nosegays go to production-ace Jack and his incredible business policies.
From Time Magazine Archive
