praise (redirected from praiser)

damn someone/something with faint praise

to praise something or someone in such a weak way that it is obvious you do not really admire them. She damned Reynolds with faint praise, calling him one of the best imitators in the world.

See also: damn, faint

praise someone/something to the skies

to praise someone or something very much. At first she would praise him to the skies for every minor achievement.

sing someone's/something's praises

to praise someone or something very much. You've obviously made a good impression on Paul - he was singing your praises last night. Mat seems happy enough in Brighton - he's always singing its praises.

See also: sing

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damn (someone/something) with faint praise

to show only slight approval for someone or something. By qualifying his support, you could argue he was damning these leaders with faint praise. Maybe I'm damning them with faint praise, but the Yankees are easier to like than the Atlanta Braves in this series.

See also: damn, faint

sing someone's/something's praises

to praise someone or something with enthusiasm. I hate the city, but my sister is always singing its praises.

See also: sing