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Old 05-10-2008, 08:04 AM   #60
montsnmags
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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel View Post
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what do you mean exactly by "left-handed compliment" ?
A left-handed, or backhanded, compliment, is when an insult is couched or hidden within a compliment.

Examples might be something like...

"Wow, you look great! If ever I put on weight I'll be coming to you for some fashion advice"

or

"Your complexion looks beautifully smooth in that photo"

or

"That beanie really suits you, Adrian".

Cheers,
Marc
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