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.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
pat someone on the back — 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 … New idioms dictionary
pat someone on the back — CONGRATULATE, praise, take one s hat off to; commend, compliment, applaud, acclaim. → pat * * * pat someone on the back phrase to praise someone for doing something good I mentally patted myself on the back for managing to keep my cool. Thes … Useful english dictionary
pat someone on the back — to praise someone for doing something good I mentally patted myself on the back for managing to keep my cool … English dictionary
pat on the back — 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 … New idioms dictionary
pat on the back — phrasal : applaud, approve, encourage made speeches to him, patted him on the back, told him what a priceless fellow he was H.A.Overstreet * * * pat on the back A mark of encouragement or approbation • • • Main Entry: ↑pat * * … Useful english dictionary
pat\ on\ the\ back — I. v. phr. 1. To clap lightly on the back in support, encouragement, or praise. The coach patted the player on the back and said a few encouraging words. 2. To make your support or encouragement for (someone) felt; praise. After he won the game,… … Словарь американских идиом
pat on the back(2) — {n. phr.} 1. An encouraging tap of the hand on someone s back; a show of sympathy or support. * /I gave her a pat on the back and told her she had done fine work./ 2. A word or gesture of praise or other encouragement; applause. * /Pats on the… … Dictionary of American idioms
pat on the back(2) — {n. phr.} 1. An encouraging tap of the hand on someone s back; a show of sympathy or support. * /I gave her a pat on the back and told her she had done fine work./ 2. A word or gesture of praise or other encouragement; applause. * /Pats on the… … Dictionary of American idioms
pat on the back(1) — {v. phr.} 1. To clap lightly on the back in support, encouragement, or praise. * /The coach patted the player on the back and said a few encouraging words./ 2. To make your support or encouragement for (someone) felt; praise. * /After he won the… … Dictionary of American idioms
pat on the back(1) — {v. phr.} 1. To clap lightly on the back in support, encouragement, or praise. * /The coach patted the player on the back and said a few encouraging words./ 2. To make your support or encouragement for (someone) felt; praise. * /After he won the… … Dictionary of American idioms
(a) pat on the back — if 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) … New idioms dictionary
