lift (one's) hat

lift (one's) hat

To praise, salute, congratulate, or pay tribute to someone. I must raise my hat to you for your stunning victory, Mr. President. I really have to raise my hat to the company for coming being so supportive of me and my family during this troubling time.
See also: hat, lift
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • raise (one's) hat
  • raise your hat to someone
  • raise (one's) hand against (someone)
  • raise the wind
  • raise with
  • raise with (someone or something)
  • lift/raise a hand against somebody
  • raise a hand
  • raise a hand against
  • raise a hand against (one)