He is the very pineapple of politeness!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker uses absurd imagery to mock someone who pretends to be excessively polite.
- In plain terms
- You are acting in a ridiculously fake polite way.
- What can you take from it?
- Excessive politeness can seem insincere or ridiculous.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does politeness become mockery?
Another view
The phrase relies on archaic vocabulary that may confuse modern readers.
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