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pat answer pat answerA very simple, concise, or straightforward answer, especially one that fails to fully or adequately explain or respond to something. As tempting as it may be to give your kids a pat answer about simply avoiding drugs and sex when the time comes to have that conversation, you're doing them and yourself a disservice by skirting around such a nuanced, personal topic. The politicians always give the same pat answers whenever they're asked about the state of our healthcare system. I just want someone who's going to actually do a damned thing to improve it!See also: answer, patpat answera quick, easy answer; a simplified or evasive answer. Don't just give them a pat answer. Give some more explanation and justification. Otherwise you will just end up answering a lot more questions.See also: answer, pat |