compliment
91left-handed compliment — an ambiguous compliment interpreted as offensive He gave her a left handed compliment when he said that her dyed hair looked nice …
92complement (v) vs compliment (n) — Complement is a verb, which means to make something seem better or more attractive when combined. For example: The colours blue and green complement each other perfectly. Compliment is a noun, which means a remark that expresses approval,… …
93complement (v) vs compliment (n) — Complement is a verb, which means to make something seem better or more attractive when combined. For example: The colours blue and green complement each other perfectly. Compliment is a noun, which means a remark that expresses approval,… …
94return the compliment — 1. to do something for someone because they have done something for you. Our neighbors looked after the house while we were away, and we ll return the compliment when they go on vacation. 2. to do or say something unfriendly to someone because… …
95complement / compliment — Complement means to supplement or make complete : Their two personalities complement each other. Compliment means to praise or congratulate : She received a compliment on her sense of fashion …
96complement / compliment — Complement means to supplement or make complete : Their two personalities complement each other. Compliment means to praise or congratulate : She received a compliment on her sense of fashion …
97return the compliment — ► return the compliment retaliate or respond in kind. Main Entry: ↑compliment …
98(a) backhanded compliment — a ˌbackhanded ˈcompliment idiom (NAmE also ˌleft handed ˈcompliment) a remark that seems to express admiration but could also be understood as an insult Main entry: ↑backhandedidiom …
99left-handed compliment — An ambiguous compliment which is interpretable as an offense. * /I didn t know you could look so pretty! Is that a wig you re wearing?/ …
100pay one a left-handed compliment — See: LEFT HANDED COMPLIMENT …