pat on the back
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pat someone on the back and give someone a pat on the back

1. Lit. to pat someone's back to show praise. The coach patted each player on the back after the game.

2. Fig. to praise someone for something. The teacher patted all the students on the back for their good work. They were patting themselves on the back for winning when the final whistle blew.

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Give a pat on the back, an arm around the shoulder and praise for what was done right. Horoscopes by Holiday for February 10 by Holiday Mathis / Creators.com ``But also (there are) times when you have to give a pat on the back,'' he said. FORMER 'HAWKS SKIPPER EMERGES by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) More results

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pat on the back (redirected from give a pat on the back)

pat on the back
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