award (someone or something) (something)
award (someone or something) (something)
To bestow something upon someone or something. Our boss awarded Joel the promotion. The committee has awarded the city of Columbus the honor of hosting the All-Star Game.
See also: award
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
award something (to someone) (for something)
and award (someone) something (for something)to give a prize or reward to someone (for something). The committee awarded a plaque to Andy for his loyalty. They awarded prizes for efficiency to two different people.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- award
- award (one) (something) for (something)
- award (something) to (one)
- award to
- circle gets the square
- (someone or something) promises well
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- (have) got something going (with someone)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)