Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Esprit De L'escalier.
Esprit De L'escalier - as a noun
A witty remark that occurs to you too late
Example Sentences
"I hate it when I come up with the perfect comeback, but it's always esprit de l'escalier."
"After the argument, I couldn't help but think about all the things I should have said, a classic case of esprit de l'escalier."
"His quick wit always made me feel in awe, while I struggled with esprit de l'escalier."
"As I walked away from the conversation, I could feel the esprit de l'escalier settling in."
"She always seemed to have the perfect response, never struggling with esprit de l'escalier."
