Left-handed Compliment
What Does "Left-handed Compliment" Mean?
"Left-handed compliment" is an English idiom. It means "a compliment that also contains a criticism or unflattering remark."Examples in Sentences
Here are three examples of the idiom "left-handed compliment" used in a sentence:- Saying she's improved a lot is a left-handed compliment.
- He gave a left-handed compliment by saying I looked less tired today.
- Her comment about my dress was a left-handed compliment.
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