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Mr. Tom Posted 8 years ago
Vocabulary

Opposite of fla(c)k

Hi

Could you please tell me a natural opposite of fla(c)k (criticism)?

We didn't get any fla(c)k for our crackdown. In fact, we received a lot of _______________.

Thanks,

Tom

  

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Okay, "flack" or "flak" (which is anti-aircraft gun fire) represents a hostile reaction. So anything that indicates a positive reaction would work. " Clear?

— Doctor D

  • Okay, "flack" or "flak" (which is anti-aircraft gun fire) represents a hostile reaction.
  • So anything that indicates a positive reaction would work.
  • " Clear?
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Okay, "flack" or "flak" (which is anti-aircraft gun fire) represents a hostile reaction. So anything that indicates a positive reaction would work. You could simply say "In fact, we received a lot of applause."


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"Flak" is very low-register, almost slang. The opposite (but higher register) is accolades.

Flak comes from the second world war, German Fl(ieger)a(bwehr)k(anone) anti-aircraft gun, and its schrapnel around enemy planes.

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