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!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • 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