Fish for compliments meaning
What does the saying 'Fish for compliments' mean?
Idiom: Fish for compliments
Meaning:
Usually said of someone who puts themselves down (similar to false modesty) in the hope that others will contradict them, and in the process, compliment them.
Sam: I'm no good at drawing!
Judy: Nonsense! You're an excellent artist!
Bob: Aw, he was just fishing for compliments.
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