a pat on the back
US /ə pæt ɑn ðə bæk/
UK /ə pæt ɑn ðə bæk/

1.
pujian, penghargaan, sokongan
praise or approval for an achievement
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The team deserved a pat on the back for their hard work.
Pasukan itu layak mendapat pujian atas kerja keras mereka.
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He gave himself a pat on the back for finishing the project ahead of schedule.
Dia memberi dirinya pujian kerana menyiapkan projek lebih awal daripada jadual.