To Fish for a Compliment


when you are mentioning something you did, something you are wearing, etc. to make someone else give you a compliment for it.
the following are examples of “to fish for a compliment”:

her: oh, i’m so tired of baking. these cinnamon rolls took me all day to make.
him: and they sure do taste wonderful!
her: i guess i fished for that compliment.

one girl to her friend: i was so lucky to get this sweater on sale last thursday.
the friend: it looks great on you!

husband: man, i’m tired of changing tires on all our cars.
wife: thank you so much for doing it. i really appreciate it.

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