pat someone on the back

pat (one) on the back

To praise one. Treating his daughter to ice cream was Joe's way of giving patting her on the back after she won first place in the science fair. The only reason he stays late at work is so the boss will pat him on the back.

pat someone on the back

express approval of or admiration for someone.

词组	pat someone on the back
释义	pat someone on the back pat (one) on the back To praise one. Treating his daughter to ice cream was Joe's way of giving patting her on the back after she won first place in the science fair. The only reason he stays late at work is so the boss will pat him on the back. See also: back, on, pat Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. pat someone on the back express approval of or admiration for someone. See also: back, on, pat, someone Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: pat (one) on the back pat on the back a pat on the back give (oneself or someone) a pat on the back give somebody/yourself a pat on the back pay (one) back in (one's) own coin pay someone back in their own coin a word of praise is equal to ointment on a sore ointment mutual admiration society
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