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Q: Directions (Q. Nos. 71 to 75) : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the following phrases. A left-handed compliment
  • A. An insincere compliment
  • B. A compliment, though flattering in tone, is really disparaging
  • C. Not a good compliment
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above
Correct Answer: Option D - A left-handed compliment - An insult in the guise of an expression of praise. It is a remark that seems to express admiration but could also be understood as an insult. Hence, option (d) is correct.
D. A left-handed compliment - An insult in the guise of an expression of praise. It is a remark that seems to express admiration but could also be understood as an insult. Hence, option (d) is correct.

Explanations:

A left-handed compliment - An insult in the guise of an expression of praise. It is a remark that seems to express admiration but could also be understood as an insult. Hence, option (d) is correct.