left-handed compliment . left-handed compliment An ambiguous compliment which is interpretable as an offense. I didn't know you could look so pretty! Is that a wig you're wearing? Categories: add yours {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: L Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry