Something about Gran's tone suggested that this was only a backhanded compliment. |
If that sounds like a backhanded compliment, it is intended as a compliment nonetheless. |
It's usually a backhanded compliment to say that the lighting is great, but in this case, it's the simple truth. |
Has anybody here gotten a post-show compliment that was meant sincerely but felt like a backhanded compliment? |
Jude nodded and smiled confidently, even if he was slightly confused by Stephen's backhanded compliment. |
I mean, neither of us is in the prime of youth anymore and this was a bit of a backhanded compliment. |