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pat on the back |
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a pat on the back Related vocabulary: a kick in the buttif you give someone a pat on the back, you praise them for something good that they have done. She deserves a pat on the back for keeping things going while you were away. (often + for) pat someone on the back a pat on the back - if you give someone a pat on the back, you praise them for something good that they have done. Too many people are patting the players on the back and telling them how great they are. a pat on the back praise. The White House gave her a pat on the back Thursday, when the president said she was a highly valued member of his staff. |
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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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