a revolution is not a dinner party
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
In order to achieve something, courtesy, long-held norms, and other such formalities must be dropped.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “a revolution is not a dinner party” mean?
In order to achieve something, courtesy, long-held norms, and other such formalities must be dropped.
Is “a revolution is not a dinner party” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.