This flashcard defines '明褒实贬' (míng bāo shí biǎn) as implying criticism by not praising enough, or 'damning with faint praise'.
明褒实贬 mínɡ bāo shí biǎn
| 正面 | 明褒实贬 mínɡ bāo shí biǎn |
|---|---|
| 背面 | to imply criticism by not praising enough; to damn sb. or sth. with faint praise: |
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