pat on the back
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English [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
- pat-on-the-back (noun)
Noun [edit]
pat on the back (plural pats on the back)
- (idiomatic) Praise, congratulations.
- Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.
Verb [edit]
- (idiomatic, transitive) To praise or congratulate.
- Don't pat yourself on the back so vigorously; you might hurt yourself.
