hats off to

hats off (to someone)

A phrase used to express congratulations to someone. (The removal of one's hat is typically a gesture of respect.) Hats off to you for getting the big promotion! A: "I managed to get the highest number of sales this quarter!" B: "Wow, hats off! That's not easy to do!"
See also: hat, off
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hats off to someone or something

Fig. let us salute or honor someone or something. Hat's off to Perry for planning the dinner and finding such a good band.
See also: hat, off
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

hats off to

Congratulations to, as in Hats off to Claire! She's set a new record for the mile. This expression alludes to taking off one's hat as a sign of respect. [Mid-1800s]
See also: hat, off
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • hats off (to someone)
  • take (one's) hat off to (someone or something)
  • take hat off to
  • take off (one's) hat (to someone or something)
  • take off hat
  • take one's hat off to
  • take your hat off to
  • take your hat off to somebody
  • take your hat off to someone
  • (one's) best foot forward
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