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Elnur Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

to spare sb's feelings

Hello,

What'd that expression mean and in which case can it be used?
Thanks

Elnur
  

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To spare someone's feelings is to avoid doing or saying anything that will hurt the person's feelings, that will upset them emotionally. Use the phrase when that is what you wish to say.

— Mister Micawber

  • To spare someone's feelings is to avoid doing or saying anything that will hurt the person's feelings, that will upset them emotionally.
  • Use the phrase when that is what you wish to say.
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To spare someone's feelings is to avoid doing or saying anything that will hurt the person's feelings, that will upset them emotionally.

Use the phrase when that is what you wish to say.
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