Possessive noun and sarcasm quotes

Question

I use sarcasm quotes like so:

Let's ask the "expert".

But with a possessive noun, is the following the correct way, or isn't there one?

Let's ask for the "expert's" advice.

Ciaran Haines · Answer

A- Let's ask for the "expert's" advice.

B- Let's ask for the expert's "advice".

Both imply something wrong. A implies either that the person isn't an expert, or that experts don't exist at least in this context. B could imply the same things PLUS that the advice isn't really advice - maybe it's an order.

For most circumstances, either would work so no rule.

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