Phrase · Social life & etiquette
the velvet dagger
noun phrase
/thuh-vel-vit-dag-er/
Definition
A phrase delivered with a smile and impeccable manners that actually translates to 'I hope you die'.
In use
“She said 'Are you quite finished?' and delivered the velvet dagger.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun phrase
- Pronunciation
- /thuh-vel-vit-dag-er/
Classification
- Life domain
- People & society
History
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