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

1.
表揚, 稱讚, 鼓勵
praise or approval for an achievement
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The team deserved a pat on the back for their hard work.
團隊的辛勤工作值得表揚。
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He gave himself a pat on the back for finishing the project ahead of schedule.
他因為提前完成項目而表揚了自己。