Figure of speech

[san]

Can I consider a figure of speech if someone says We instead of I ?

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[fiona bramble]

Can I consider a figure of speech if someone says We instead of I ?

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Not normally, no. What is the context?

[BobK]

Not normally, no. What is the context?

Sounds like 'the royal "We"' - used by royalty (Queen Victoria: 'We are not amused') and by people with an inflated opinion of their own importance (Mrs Thatcher: 'We are a grandmother').

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[san]

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