Sentence examples for a cringe from inspiring English sources
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The phrase "a cringe" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it to describe a feeling or reaction of embarrassment, shame, or discomfort. For example, "Her speech was full of awkward jokes, making the audience cringe." This means that the audience felt embarrassed or uncomfortable while listening to the speech. Another example: "The movie was so bad, I couldn't help but cringe at the terrible acting." This means that the acting in the movie was so bad that it caused the speaker to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
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