Meaning of the word "pat someone on the back" in English
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pat someone on the back
US /pæt ˈsʌm.wʌn ɑːn ðə bæk/
UK /pæt ˈsʌm.wʌn ɑːn ðə bæk/
Idiom
1.
to praise someone for doing something good
Example:
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The coach patted his team on the back for their excellent performance.
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Don't just pat yourself on the back; there's still a lot of work to do.
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