Both Uses of
broach
in
Not Without My Daughter
- One evening when I tentatively broached the subject of returning to America, Moody grew despondent rather than angry.†
*broached = brought up a topic for discussion - especially an awkward topic
- Many minutes passed before Ellen's composure returned and before I gained the courage to broach the next topic on my agenda.†
Definitions:
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(1)
(broach as in: broached the subject) bring up a topic for discussion - especially an awkward topic
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Other senses of broach include a type of jewelry and to open or pierce something.