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The phrase "corny question" is correct and can be used in written English.
It refers to a question that is overly sentimental, cliche, or unoriginal. It is often used in a playful or humorous manner. Example: "I'm sorry for asking such a corny question, but do you believe in love at first sight?".
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Weiss told me that that was a "corny question," so I asked him about the city's abandonment.
A corny question, I know, that risks more than a few rolling eyes as it is read and reminds me of the equally corny lyrics once sung by Michael Jackson, (who, by the way, would now be in his fifties!), "If you care enough for the living, make a better place for you and for me".
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I ask Cam a corny softball question on purpose.
"I believe all the corny stuff, asking questions of powerful people is important.
All you can do is try to develop a rapport as soon as possible: Think corny inside jokes, questions about the awful person at work they mentioned that time, banter about mutual friends (if you have any).
Is it too corny to suggest that this question may just be: "Doctor who?" Whichever way, Moffat has an awful lot to satisfactorily tie up in just 45 minutes next week.
Worst: Some site content (like 20 Ways to Pop the Question) borders on corny.
He coaxes the reader along with rhetorical questions and charmingly corny allegories.
It may sound corny, but many of these questions can be tough to answer if you're a regular drinker and frustrated with yourself.
Mr McConnell's ad answers that question with a catchy, corny song: "Not ready for prime time," "Left wing mime," and "Sticks to the party line".
Answer their questions, laugh at their corny jokes and stand close so they don't have to strain their voices.
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