“That blonde backbiter!”
Portia FeatheringtonCressida CowperS3 · E6 · 00:00:38
What it sounds like
A blonde woman who speaks maliciously about people behind their backs.
What it really means
“Portia dismisses Cressida as a spiteful gossip, accusing her of using her writing to attack others.”
Said today
“That gossiping blonde!”
What was happening
Cressida has claimed to be Lady Whistledown, whose columns have spread unkind stories about the ton. Portia reacts with open contempt, calling her a “backbiter.”
PortiaThat blonde backbiter!
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 3, episode 6, at 00:00:38
Stings a little.
How much it hurts: 2 of 5
Said plainly.
How well it is hidden: 1 of 5
Type of insultdirect insult, reputation, appearance.
Checked by my AI judge (94% sure). Found in 1 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was confirmed. How this works