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  • prov. [XEROX PARC] This phrase has two possible interpretations (1) "While your suggestion may have some merit, I will behave as though I hadn't heard it. "
  • While your suggestion has obvious merit, equally obvious circumstances prevent it from being seriously considered. " The charm of the phrase lies precisely in this subtle but important ambiguity.