get a gold star
get a gold star
To be lauded or awarded for doing something. Stickers of gold stars are commonly awarded to children for merit. The company is getting a gold star from Wall Street investors following its recent financial restructuring. I got a gold star from my doctor after my most recent physical exam. Seems like I'm doing a good job keeping my body healthy!
See also: get, gold, star
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- award (something) to (one)
- award to
- award (someone or something) (something)
- award
- award (one) (something) for (something)
- go gold
- gold-plated
- gold-plate
- goldbricker
- goldbrick