with bad grace



with bad grace

Reluctantly, rudely, as in He finally agreed to share the cost, but with bad grace. [Mid-1700s] Also see with good grace.
See also: bad, grace

with bad grace

In a grudging manner.
See also: bad, grace

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Stone[stəun]
JayleeJAY-leeEnglish (Modern)
Maximmahk-SEEM (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian
Ihintza-Basque
LinwoodLIN-wuwdEnglish
Hephaestushi-FES-təs (English), hi-FEES-təs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)