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Greek chorus

Noun

Meaning

a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play

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That's always a cool thing to be the voice of what the eyes are seeing. It gives you the role of the Greek chorus and that's always fun to do. Jorge Garcia

My goats are not contemplative, accepting, or introspective. They are the Greek chorus of my farm, sometimes of my life. They watch me closely and remind me that I am foolish. Jon Katz

I had never considered using a hashtag anywhere other than on Twitter, but now I'm inspired. Text messages have always seemed a little flat to me, so the murmuring Greek chorus of a hashtag might be a perfect way to liven them up and give them a bit of dimension. Susan Orlean

Chiming in on every move like a Greek chorus, Sox Twitter was made famous by general manager Rick Hahn during an epic rant in 2019. Source: Internet

And then, perhaps a bit unexpectedly, entered Chappelle (who previously talked to Lamar in a July 2017 conversation magazine) as a Greek chorus of sorts. Source: Internet

A severe, ubiquitous side character acts as a one-man Greek chorus, commenting on the proceedings in portentous tones. Source: Internet

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