Meaning of the word "pay somebody a compliment" in English
What does "pay somebody a compliment" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pay somebody a compliment
US /peɪ ˈsʌm.bɑː.di ə ˈkɑːm.plə.mənt/
UK /peɪ ˈsʌm.bə.di ə ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənt/
Idiom
to say something nice to someone in order to praise them
Example:
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He paid her a compliment on her new hairstyle.
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It's always nice when someone pays you a compliment.
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