Mel Gibson

I'll tell you what I did need to learn was tolerance, and I think I've been actually given a daily opportunity to practice that, and it's - it's - and I know that that sounds almost like a backhanded slap, and it is in a way because I haven't been successful at it every day.

Actor

Jeff Ross

Could you imagine me and the roasters taking on the GOP field? It would be the greatest show ever. Prove that you can take a joke. Prove that you're a man or woman of the people. Prove that you're not above criticism even in the form of a backhanded compliment.

American Comedian

Grigor Dimitrov

My father loved the single-handed backhand, so to him, that was the main goal; we were always fascinated by that shot. He taught me all the technique and how to structure my game. I was really privileged to have a father like that.

Bulgarian Athlete

Julius Randle

As far as most improved, I don't take it as a backhanded compliment at all. That's what you're supposed to do as a professional.

American Basketball Player

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

I have been working on my backhand since I was the age of five. And it's a disaster, my backhand, so I'm working on it.

French Athlete

Dominic Thiem

The one-handed backhand helps you to be more aggressive in the points.

Austrian Athlete

Philip Yancey

In some ways, evil is backhanded proof of Gods existence.

American Author

Tori Spelling

My whole life story is kind of a backhanded compliment.

American Actress

Juan Martin del Potro

I just want to keep improving my backhand.

Argentinian Tennis Player

Idina Menzel

I'm a decent tennis player. Good backhand.

Used often in sports, 'backhand' indicates skill level in tennis, squash, etc.

Sport Specific

Focuses on the hand's position relative to the direction the player faces.

Hand Position

In tennis, a backhand isn't necessarily weaker than a forehand.

Not Always Weak

Adverbial use often implies an unusual or unexpected move in sports.

Unexpected Direction

Helps the listener visualize the direction of an object's motion or action.

Visual Movement

An adjective describing a stroke style, used by those familiar with racquet sports.

Technical Term

A good 'backhand' technique can imply the player's overall proficiency.

Skill Indicator

When used as a verb, it describes the action of performing a backhand stroke.

Action Verb

Using 'backhand' as a verb can indicate a strategic or tactical play in a game.

Tactical Move

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Backhand

Sport Specific

Hand Position

Not Always Weak

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