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backhanded compliment and left-handed compliment an unintended or ambiguous compliment. Backhanded compliments are the only kind he ever gives! And I think his left-handed compliments are all given by accident, too! See also: compliment pay someone a backhanded compliment and pay someone a left-handed compliment Fig. to give someone a false compliment that is really an insult or criticism. John said that he had never seen me looking better. I think he was paying me a left-handed compliment. I'd prefer that someone insulted me directly. I hate it when someone pays me a backhanded compliment—unless it's a joke. See also: compliment, pay How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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She broke to lead 4-3 on a backhand crosscourt winner. The players several feet away put the ball into play and the players volley back and forth, alternating forehand and backhand volleys. Hone your backhand on any of the 11 courts, four lit for night play, or take in a tournament at the 400-seat stadium. |
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