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Meaning: "All but praises" means "does everything except praise," or " stops only just short of praising."
Usage: Used instead of 'almost praises' to point up how close to actual praise it is, in a situation where praise would not be expected.
- Perhaps from someone more inclined to complain than complement:
"Every one is surprised when 'Old Nasty' all but praises the work she does for him."
- Or in a case where a reprimand would seem more appropriate:
"What kind of mother all but praises that sort of aggressive behavior."
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