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backhanded compliment

Translations

двусмысленный комплимент

Someone gave someone else a backhanded compliment by saying they were surprisingly good at their job.

Кто-то сделал двусмысленный комплимент другому, сказав, что он неожиданно хорошо справляется со своей работой.

Definitions

A backhanded compliment is a remark that appears to be a compliment but also contains an insult or negative implication, often making the recipient feel belittled or criticized despite the seemingly positive nature of the statement.

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