slap someone on the back
slap (one) on the back
To give one a sign or expression of praise or approval. Brett's boss slapped us all on the back after we completed the project early and under budget.
See also: back, on, slap
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
slap someone on the back
congratulate someone heartily.See also: back, on, slap, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- slap (one) on the back
- slap on the back
- rump
- ointment
- a word of praise is equal to ointment on a sore
- mutual
- mutual admiration society
- a bitter pill
- bitter
- be ahead of the pack