a pat on the back
Definition
› praise: I got a pat on the back from (= was praised by) my boss.Praising and applaudingExaggerating and playing down
(Definition of a pat on the back from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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a pain (in the neck) idiom
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a pain in the arse/backside idiom
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a paper chase idiom
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a parting of the ways idiom
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a passing resemblance idiom
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a pearl of great price idiom
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a penny saved is a penny earned idiom
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a piece/slice of the action idiom
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a pig in a poke idiom
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a place for everything and everything in its place idiom
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Synonyms and related words:
- acclaim noun
- acclaim verb
- acclamation noun
- accolade noun
- adulation noun
- clap noun (NOISE)
- clap verb (MAKE NOISE)
- compliment noun
- compliment verb
- earn/get/score brownie points idiom
- enthrone verb
- eulogize verb
- eulogy noun
- exalt verb
- ooh and aah idiom
- ovation noun
- paean noun
- panegyric noun
- pat sb on the back idiom
- puff noun (PRAISE)
Topic:
Praising and applauding
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