damn with faint praise
To provide praise that is minimal or inconsequential, implying that such praise is the best that could be said.
Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer, And without sneering teach the rest to sneer.
praise
UK /pɹeɪz/ US /pɹeɪz/
noun 2verb 1
Definitions
noun
1
Commendation; favourable representation in words.
The writer's latest novel received great praise in the media.
You deserve praise for the hard work you've done recently.
2
Worship, glorification, adoration.
praise of God
Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.
verb
1
To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.
Be sure to praise Bobby for his excellent work at school this week.
Some of the passengers were heard praising God as the stricken plane landed safely.
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