| Front | You deserve a pat on the back for such excellent marks. |
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| Back | 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. pat on the back A word or gesture of support, approval, or praise, as in The bonus she gave her assistant was a pat on the back for doing a good job. [Early 1800s] pat on the back An expression or gesture of praise or approval: Let's give them a pat on the back for doing a good job. |
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