agony column
The term "agony column" is primarily used in British English and refers to sections in newspapers where personal matters are addressed.
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Definition
B2Journalism
(British English)A section in a newspaper or magazine where readers' personal problems are published along with advice from a columnist.
Example
- She wrote to the agony column seeking advice on her relationship issues.
B2Newspapers
(British English)A part of a publication containing personal advertisements, such as those for finding lost relatives or announcing personal news.
Example
- He placed an ad in the agony column hoping to find his missing dog.
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