pat on the back

See also: pat-on-the-back

English

Alternative forms

• pat-on-the-back (noun)

Pronunciation

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Noun

pat on the back (plural pats on the back)

1. (idiomatic) Praise, congratulations.

   Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.

Verb

pat on the back (see inflection at pat)

1. (idiomatic, transitive) To praise or congratulate.

   Don't pat yourself on the back so vigorously; you might hurt yourself.

Translations

to praise or congratulate

• Finnish: taputtaa selkään
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• Russian: гла́дить по голо́вке (ru) (gláditʹ po golóvke)