down the stairs

[richard d story]

how do I use "avoir l'esprit de l'escalier"

[Erwan]

It's the first time I see this expression. It really exists and means that you don't have the sense of repartee.

It's seldom used.

[richard d story]

I just asked a friend from France. He says it's what you should have said but didn't think of until later. The explanations are similar. Merci,Erwan.

[Jérôme X]

Yes it's this meaning, but in fact we never use it.

Actually, this if the first I saw it. ;)