11 results for お世辞
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All 4お世辞にもおせじにも
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)by any standard; (not) even as flattery
お世辞を言うおせじをいう
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'u' endingto flatter; to pay empty compliments
お世辞たらたらおせじたらたら
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'smarmy; unctuous; insincerely flattering; profuse compliments
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All 5私達は彼女の料理にお世辞を言った。
We flattered her on her cooking.
彼は口下手で、お世辞にも要領がいいとは言えませんが、それだけかえって私は彼が好きなのです。
He may be a poor talker and far from shrewd, but I like him all the better for that.
ヘレンはパーティーでお世辞を振りまいた。
Helen made herself agreeable to everyone at the party.