Ducklet Cat
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- Joined
- Dec 27, 2005
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- Interested in Language
- Native Language
- Arabic
- Home Country
- Kuwait
- Current Location
- Kuwait
Hello
I know what "charm offensive" means.
It is when someone tries to look better in the eyes of others by doing good stuff.
So the person is trying to "charm" others by his/her deeds.
But how come the word "offensive" came to the expression?
Doesn't it have a negative meaning?
Is it here a noun or an adjective?
Thanks.
I know what "charm offensive" means.
It is when someone tries to look better in the eyes of others by doing good stuff.
So the person is trying to "charm" others by his/her deeds.
But how come the word "offensive" came to the expression?
Doesn't it have a negative meaning?
Is it here a noun or an adjective?
Thanks.