Topic: Vague Language

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97: Flowers for Fuller
1:24:31 - 1:32:50

97: Flowers for Fuller

BBC Guide to Using Vague Language

A series of BBC clips teaches the "utility" of being vague in spoken English using terms like "more or less," "bits," and "ish." The hosts argue that vagueness is primarily used to lie, obfuscate the truth, or exploit the lack of knowledge in others. They link this linguistic tactic to political speech and legal contracts, where ambiguity is a "design feature" used to maintain control.