The backhanded compliment had made her blood rise with both embarrassment and a little bit of annoyance. |
I mean, neither of us is in the prime of youth anymore and this was a bit of a backhanded compliment. |
Has anybody here gotten a post-show compliment that was meant sincerely but felt like a backhanded compliment? |
A backhanded compliment of the acutest nature is credited to Lincoln as a lawyer and gentleman. |
Something about Gran's tone suggested that this was only a backhanded compliment. |
Ever the party leader, he even offered a backhanded compliment to the protesters. |