pat on the back

See also: pat-on-the-back

English

Alternative forms

pat-on-the-back (noun)

Noun

pat on the back (plural pats on the back)

(idiomatic) Praise, congratulations.
Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.

Verb

pat on the back (see inflection at pat)

(idiomatic, transitive) To praise or congratulate.
Don't pat yourself on the back so vigorously; you might hurt yourself.

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