Idioms

left-handed compliment
an ambiguous compliment interpreted as offensive
The man gave the girl a left-handed compliment when he said that her dyed hair looked nice.

--- >>>
  • leg man
  • leg work
  • lend (oneself/itself) to (something)
  • lend (someone) a hand
  • lend (something) to (something)
  • lend an ear (to someone)
  • lend color to (something)
  • less than pleased
  • lesser (of the two)
  • lesser of two evils
  • Idioms Quiz
  • done in
  • use every trick in the book
  • sock it to (someone)
  • go hog-wild
  • shoot straight
  • go ahead (and do something)
  • come out in the wash
  • live (something) down or live down (something)
  • throw in the towel
  • out of favor (with someone)


    • My Account / Test History
    Fact
    The centre of the sun is 15 million degrees celsius. The surface is only 5,800 degrees celcius (10472 degrees fahrenheit).      .. More >>
    Home
    My Account
    English Test
    Verbal Reasoning
    GK Quiz
    Grammar Test