“Hers was mediocre at best.”
Colin BridgertonPenelope FeatheringtonS3 · E1 · 00:37:29
What it sounds like
Cressida’s sneer was only moderately impressive.
What it really means
“Her attempt to intimidate Penelope was weak and unimpressive.”
Said today
“That sneer was pretty underwhelming.”
What was happening
Penelope says Cressida gave her a sneer, then admits she has endured many withering looks. Debling reassures her by rating Cressida’s sneer as mediocre at best, making the put-down sound dry and effortless.
ColinHers was mediocre at best.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 3, episode 1, at 00:37:29
Stings a little.
How much it hurts: 2 of 5
Barely veiled.
How well it is hidden: 2 of 5
Type of insultsarcasm, dismissal, direct insult.
Checked by my AI judge (91% sure). Found in 2 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was worked out from the whole episode. How this works