面つら当あて

noun

spiteful remarks; snide comments

Refers to remarks made out of spite or resentment, often indirectly or with a hidden sting. Can imply passive-aggressive behavior.

• 彼かの女じょの面つら当あてのような言いい方かたに傷きずついた。

  I was hurt by her spiteful way of speaking.

• あの人ひとはいつも面つら当あてばかり言いうから、あまり話はなしたくない。

  That person always says snide remarks, so I don't really want to talk to them.