An insult in the guise of an expression of praise.
Examples:
- She said she liked my hair, but it turned out to be a left-handed compliment when she asked how long I'd been dyeing it.
Origin: c. 1600
Synonyms: backhanded compliment
An insult in the guise of an expression of praise.
Examples:
Origin: c. 1600
Synonyms: backhanded compliment