English-Portuguese translations for dubious honor

Definition of dubious honor

  • The supposed honor of being selected to do a difficult or unpopular task or the supposed honor associated with receiving a questionable award

Examples

  • I have the dubious honor of being in charge of fundraising for roof repair on the town youth gymnasium." Meaning, its an honor to be tasked yet something unwanted
  • The big league athlete had the dubious honor of being voted Most Difficult to Interview by the sportswriters." An ironic honor, so to speak

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