Idiom : Backhanded compliment , meaning and usage

Idiom : Backhanded compliment

Meaning : A remark that appears to express admiration but could also be interpreted as an insult is called a backhanded compliment.

Usage : He said my presentation was 'surprisingly clear' -
how's that for a backhanded compliment!

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