Ratner moment

== English == === Etymology === After British businessman Gerald Ratner, whose jewellery business nearly collapsed in 1991 after he jokingly denigrated the company's products. === Noun === Ratner moment (plural Ratner moments) (colloquial) A situation where one harms one's reputation or standing by making ill-advised remarks. ==== Related terms ==== Ratner effect ==== References ==== Google Books: [1]