agony uncle
Britishnoun
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Actor Bill Nighy's reinvention as an agony uncle has earned him the award for best host at the British Podcast Awards, beating names such as Louis Theroux, Katherine Ryan and Lily Allen.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Horrified by the idea that women should concern themselves with such base matters, the hapless agony uncle skedaddled.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 30, 2016
As we are sadly lacking in football during the summer, perhaps the Fiver can become a sort of job-related agony uncle.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 5, 2012
The 43-year-old says he feels like an "agony uncle" at times.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 19, 2011
Danny Dyer's advice to a jilted man in his agony uncle column for Zoo magazine.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 30, 2010
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