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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Trust Bishopriggs--when puir human nature wants a bit pat on the back, trust Bishopriggs. There was never a Kerry man yet that wudn't sell his brother for a pipe o' tobacco an' a pat on the back from a p'liceman. |
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