remark
address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
To speak to a specific person or group about something. You can address any comments about the event to our marketing department. I'm not sure who I'm addressing my comments to because I haven't found out who is going to be in the audience yet.
See also: address, comment
address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
To speak to a specific person or group about something. You can address any remarks about the event to our marketing department. I'm not sure who I'm addressing my remarks to because I haven't found out who is going to be in the audience yet.
See also: address, remark
cutting remark
A remark or comment intended to injure the feelings of others. Savita was ecstatic over her acceptance to law school, but John's cutting remark about her ability to succeed really undermined her confidence.
See also: cutting, remark
I didn't (quite) catch that
Please repeat what you said; I didn't or couldn't hear you. A: "Do you need anything from the shop?" B: "What? I didn't quite catch that—the oven fan was too loud."
See also: catch, that
I didn't (quite) catch that (last) remark
Please repeat what you said; I didn't or couldn't hear you. A: "Do you need anything from the shop?" B: "What? I didn't quite catch that last remark—the oven fan was too loud."
See also: catch, remark, that
I didn't get that
Please repeat what you said; I didn't or couldn't hear you. A: "Do you need anything from the shop?" B: "Sorry, I didn't get that—the oven fan was too loud. What did you say?"
See also: get, that
remark on (someone or something)
To express a comment or observation about someone or something. Lacking anything more interesting to say, I remarked awkwardly on my date's clothes. The boss remarked on the new interns to me, noting how efficient and fastidious they have been.
See also: on, remark
snide remark
A remark or comment that is particularly mocking, scornful, or derogatory. Savita was ecstatic over her acceptance to law school, but John's snide remark about her ability to succeed really undermined her confidence. Sarah always sits at the back of these team meetings making snide remarks about whatever the boss is saying.
See also: remark, snide
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
address comments or remarks to someone
to say something directly to a specific person or group of persons. (See also address oneself to someone; address oneself to something.) George addressed his remarks to everyone.
See also: address, comment, remark
I didn't (quite) catch that (last) remark. and I didn't get that.; I didn't hear you.
I didn't hear what you said, so would you please repeat it. John: What did you say? I didn't quite catch that last remark. Jane: I said it's really a hot day. Bill: Have a nice time, if you can. Sally: I didn't get that. Bill: Have a nice time! Enjoy!
See also: and, catch, get, hear, that
remark (up)on someone or something
to comment on someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) She remarked upon his tardiness and then continued the lesson. There is no need to remark on me or anything I do or don't do.
See also: on, remark
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
snide remark
n. a caustic, haughty, or insulting remark. You’re really quick with the snide remark. Ever say anything nice to anybody?
See also: remark, snide
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
- address comments or remarks to
- address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
- be in it for
- be at a disadvantage
- at a disadvantage
- ask (something) of
- ask of
- be in line for
- be in line for something