raise (one's) hat

raise (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, raise
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

raise your hat to someone

admire or applaud someone.
The image here is of the gesture of briefly removing your hat as a mark of courtesy or respect to someone.
See also: hat, raise, someone
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See also:
  • lift (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)