return a compliment in English
complement someone after they have complemented you
Use "return a compliment" in a sentence
1. A Backhanded compliment is an insult disguised as a compliment
2. What a Backhanded compliment! See also: Backhanded, compliment left-handed compliment An insulting or negative comment disguised as praise
3. Being a coward was a compliment.
4. I pay a compliment.
5. I'm not certain that's a compliment.
6. A Backhanded compliment is any comment that blurs the line between an insult and a compliment
7. A Backhanded compliment is a remark which seems to be an insult but could also be understood as a compliment
8. I'll take that as a compliment.
9. Merriam-Webster defines a Backhanded compliment as “a compliment that implies it is not really a compliment at all.” The Urban Dictionary does a better job: “An insult disguised as a …
10. She paid him a handsome compliment.
11. Your presence is a great compliment.
12. They paid him a high compliment.
13. ‘The Backhanded compliment had made her blood rise with both embarrassment and a little bit of annoyance.’ ‘If that sounds like a Backhanded compliment, it is intended as a compliment nonetheless.’
14. Adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A Backhanded compliment is a remark which seems to be an insult but could also be understood as a compliment
15. It was intended as a compliment, honestly!
16. She's always ready to pay a compliment .
17. I'll take that remark as a compliment.
18. I suppose it's a compliment in a way.
19. A Backhanded compliment is also a remark which seems to be a compliment but could also be understood as an insult.
20. A Backhanded compliment is also a remark which seems to be a compliment but could also be understood as an insult.
21. 20 Did Jessica receive a compliment from her supervisor?
22. If you call someone Assiduous, it's a compliment
23. She took what he said as a compliment.
24. It's always nice to be paid a compliment.
25. Being compared to Abba is a great compliment.