give (one) the glad hand

give (one) the glad hand

To address one in a friendly manner, often when it is feigned or false. I don't think she actually likes me, so she must have given me the glad hand when she seemed so happy to see me.
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give someone the glad hand

offer someone a warm and hearty, but often insincere, greeting or welcome. informal
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See also:
  • appear to
  • a change of heart
  • a mystery to (one)
  • a yellow streak
  • be in high spirits
  • be in high/low spirits
  • a shoulder to cry on
  • be in low spirits
  • a turn of phrase
  • able to do