personal anecdote

personal anecdote/ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈænɪkdoʊt/

noun

short amusing or interesting story from one's own life

Often used in speeches or writing to illustrate a point with a real incident involving the speaker.

Examples

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She shared a personal anecdote about her first day at the new job.
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The speaker opened with a personal anecdote to warm up the audience.
03
His memoir is full of personal anecdotes from growing up in a small town.
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During the interview, the candidate used a personal anecdote from her previous job to demonstrate her problem-solving skills under pressure.

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A short and real story from one's own life, often told to explain something or to add fun.
자신의 삶에서 나온 짧고 실제적인 이야기로, 종종 어떤 점을 설명하거나 재미를 주기 위해 들려줌.
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