A Phrase A Day with Igor Volka

003 - A Phrase A Day: To Throw Shade


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Welcome to A Phrase A Day podcast with Igor Volka!

This episode is all about the phrase "to throw shade", which means to make a subtle, negative comment or gesture towards someone in order to criticize or insult them. It's often used in a sarcastic way to imply that the other person isn't as great as they think they are.


Here are a few examples of how you can use "to throw shade":


"Did you hear the way she talked about my new dress? She was totally throwing shade."

"I can't believe she had the nerve to throw shade at me in front of everyone."

"He was definitely throwing shade when he said my presentation was 'interesting'.


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