DAMN SOMEBODY/SOMETHING WITH FAINT PRAISE - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
damn somebody/something with faint praise (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To criticize or downgrade something or someone by giving them slight or weak praise
Ví dụ:
By saying the movie was 'not bad', he damned it with faint praise.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "damn somebody/something with faint praise" means to praise someone or something but in a way that is not really sincere or enthusiastic. It's like saying something good but in a way that doesn't really sound good. For example, if someone says "She's okay for someone her age," it's a way of praising someone's ability but not really saying it in a good way. This expression is often used when people want to be polite or show appreciation but also want to be critical in some way.
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