How to Pronounce "damn with faint praise"
expression
DAM with faynt prayz
DAM with faynt prayz
Definition
To criticize someone or something indirectly by giving only weak or insincere compliments that actually highlight faults.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdæm/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈfeɪnt/ /ˈpɹeɪz
British English
dˈæm/ /wˈɪð/ /fˈeɪnt/ /pɹˈeɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAM with faynt prayz
UK
DAM with faynt prayz
Listen in Context
The review damned with faint praise by calling the movie "interesting."
She didn't want to insult him directly, so she damned with faint praise.
To damn with faint praise is to hide criticism inside a weak compliment.
He said my cooking was "not as bad as last time"—talk about damning with faint praise!