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for compliment vs of compliment

Both "for compliment" and "of compliment" are not correct phrases in English. The correct preposition to use with "compliment" is "on". Therefore, it doesn't make sense to compare these two incorrect options.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1053 views

for compliment

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct preposition to use with "compliment" is "on". For example, you can say, "Thank you for the compliment on my presentation."
  • He's just not wired for compliments.
  • Unlike Mrs Randzio-Plath, the rapporteur, I see no reason for compliments.
  • Now's not a time for compliments, we have to...
  • I didn't want it to seem like I was hanging around for compliments.
  • You know, I'm beginning to think you have either alarmingly low self-esteem or you're relentlessssly fishing for compliments.
  • Okay, after what we just did, you... you really don't need to be fishing for compliments.
  • Well, I'm not asking for compliments, although I do like to hear them.
  • If you're looking for compliments, man, You're in the wrong business.
  • NOW YOU'RE JUST FISHING FOR COMPLIMENTS.
  • We don't care for compliments but please don't stop
  • She said that you were going to be over here fishing for compliments, but I said that you were too good for that.
  • Now, you be fishing for compliments, and my old ma used to say, them what fish for compliments don't get none.
  • It'd be way less embarrassing Than listening to him search for a compliment for me every week.
  • Thank you for the compliment, I appreciate that.
  • Why, thank you for the compliment, Andy.
  • Thank you for the compliment but I know nothing about it.
  • We smile and thank them for the compliment.
  • Thank you for the compliment, Mr Fox.
  • Thanks for the compliment, but I still hate your guts.
  • And thanks for the compliments, I always feel good.

Alternatives:

  • compliment on

of compliment

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct preposition to use with "compliment" is "on". For example, you can say, "She gave me a compliment on my new haircut."
  • I guess that's a kind of compliment.
  • I never thought I would get, like, some sort of compliment like that.
  • Although we can regard it as a sort of compliment that both countries are very keen to complete negotiations before the present Commission leaves office, we are very cautious when it comes to making a statement about this.
  • Words of compliment... are always gladly heard.

Alternatives:

  • compliment on

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