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How long is a piece of string?

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Uncertainty ContextPlay
Use when an exact number or amount cannot easily be given or is unknown. SlideHow long will the meeting last? Well, how long is a piece of string?
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Non-literal UsePlay
Understand it's a rhetorical question, not expecting a literal answer about string. SlideHow successful will the project be? That's like asking how long is a piece of string.
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Avoid OverusePlay
Use sparingly to avoid vagueness in situations where specifics are important. SlideWhen budgeting, instead of asking 'How long is a piece of string?', seek exact figures.