Heavy-handed
‘Blood-coloured carpets would be practical.’
‘If it’s Harry I’m in a meeting.’
‘We met on the internet.’
‘Dr Seuss is too offensive — so I’ll read you the Chips Channon diaries.’
‘I’m beginning to think our diversity policy has gone a little too far.’
‘I must admit, I thought I could have had more support from the palace.’
‘I think your father’s hoping he’ll never have to hug anyone again.’
‘That’s disappointing — I was expecting an increase of 1 per cent.’
‘I can remember exactly what I was doing this time last year.’
‘That was almost unsurvivable.’
‘No, you can’t have a note excusing you from PPE.’
‘It’s about data, not dates.’
‘Wait till your father actually goes somewhere and then gets home...’
‘Oh no! The Brazil variant will reverse lockdown easing!’