Sentences with phrase «scant consolation»
The phrase "scant consolation" means that something does not provide much comfort or help in a difficult situation. Full definition
The golden boot will come as scant consolation for the Argentine if Real are successful in recapturing the title, but it also serves as a timely reminder of his effectiveness in the face of claims that he is «in decline», or that Cristiano Ronaldo is proving his superiority with his exploits in the capital.
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The fact that it was our good friends at Dirty Tackle and The Spoiler who edged narrowly ahead of us is of course of scant consolation and a dead fish has been sent express delivery to both of those sites.
Everton's final five games in the Premier League come against teams below them in the table, with scant consolation left to chase.
It also marked the very first time the Croats had scored in the Champions League, but it proved scant consolation for the club who will finish rock bottom of the group.
As unforgettable as their début spell in the Premier League has been thus far, it will feel of scant consolation should the Tangerines fail in their ultimate quest, which is to defy all the negative expectations of them before the season got under way and successfully avoid relegation.
The fact that the enemy also ceases to exist is scant consolation.
Lennon did not celebrate his uncharacteristic goal, but that will be scant consolation to the travelling Tottenham faithful, who had watched their side dominate the opening 20 minutes on Merseyside.
Beating the Blaugrana in the Spanish Cup Final may have provided an element of revenge, but it was scant consolation for Real Madrid who uncharacteristically faltered at numerous points of the 2013/2014 season which proved costly.
Ryan, who also saved a Charlie Adam penalty last month, kept Rooney's effort out by diving to his right but that was scant consolation for the Seagulls.
The best goal actually fell to Leverkusen sub Karim Bellarabi, who curled in a superb finish at the end of the match, scant consolation but worthy of a handshake between Pep Guardiola and opposite number Robin Dutt.
That they sugarcoat it with a touch of morality seems a scant consolation for inept storytelling.
The report adds that Porsche's seven - speed manual gearbox will continue to be offered on entry - level 911s alongside the dual - clutch PDK transmission, but that's scant consolation.
Updates are the bane of the modern gamer, keeping you from your games and with the scant consolation of a loading bar that's crawling across the screen.