Idiomatic expression for receiving a lot of praise/compliments.

[Rollercoaster1]

When someone praises or compliments you a lot for you have done something for them, and you want to say that it is more than what you deserve. Is there any idiomatic way to express it? For instance, is it right to say 'Please, don't bury me under your compliments'?

 

[probus]

Whatever you decide to say, start off with "Thank you." Then you can add something a little self-deprecatory. A popular old chestnut is 'You are too kind". If others have contributed to whatever you are being praised for it's good to acknowledge their help while playing down your own role.

 

[emsr2d2]

When someone praises or compliments you a lot [STRIKE]for[/STRIKE] because you have done something for them, and you want to say that it is more than [STRIKE]what[/STRIKE] you deserve, is there any idiomatic way to express it? For instance, is it right to say 'Please, don't bury me under your compliments'?

See my corrections above.

It really depends on how humble you want to come across. You could say "Thanks, but really, it was nothing" or the previous suggestion of "You're too kind".

 

[Rollercoaster1]

See my corrections above.

It really depends on how humble you want to come across. You could say "Thanks, but really, it was nothing" or the previous suggestion of "You're too kind".

I think 'for' can be a substitute for 'because'.

 

[emsr2d2]

About 150 years ago, I'd have agreed with you. These days, it sounds really odd.

 

[probus]

Gosh ems, you don't look that old.:-D

 

[outofdejavu]

For your reference:

1. (From an American sitcom) https://tv.getyarn.io/yarn-clip/d32810d9-51bf-4b75-bd1c-19cbde1cbad4

2. (From an American movie) https://yarn.co/yarn-clip/c181ccf1-686f-4bdf-8860-3c49a970eded

 

[Tarheel]

A free Spanish lesson, Ems.

Gracias: Thank you!
De Nada: It was nothing.

 

[emsr2d2]

A free Spanish lesson, Ems.

Gracias: Thank you!
De Nada: It was nothing.

Ummm, I'm not quite sure what to say. Gracias, por supuesto! I lived in Spain for two years so I like to think I don't need basic Spanish lessons!

 

[Rollercoaster1]

For your reference:

1. (From an American sitcom) https://tv.getyarn.io/yarn-clip/d32810d9-51bf-4b75-bd1c-19cbde1cbad4

2. (From an American movie) https://yarn.co/yarn-clip/c181ccf1-686f-4bdf-8860-3c49a970eded

Regretfully, none of the above fits rightly into the context in my OP.

 

[TheParser]

For instance, is it right to say 'Please, don't bury me under your compliments'?

NOT A TEACHER

1. I feel that your sentence would not sound natural here in the United States.

2. Some etiquette experts feel that being too self-deprecatory (modest/humble) can actually be rude.

a. One expert, Ms. Jacqueline Whitmore, says "Don't question or insult the giver [of the compliment]." She advises against the following:

Giver: "You are one of the best speakers I've heard all year."
You: "Really? You must not get out much."


Source: Google the following: "8 Ways to Gracefully Receive a Compliment -- Entrepreneur"

 

[Rollercoaster1]

NOT A TEACHER


2. Some etiquette experts feel that being too self-deprecatory (modest/humble) can actually be rude.

Not a teacher

Never even thought it could be so. I think it would depend on the tone too when being self-deprecatory.

 

[Tarheel]

Yes, but never forget to say Thank you.