do the honors
Example Sentences
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If you thought that meant the cast of “Veep” would do the honors for the top comedy award, Annie Murphy’s appearance alongside the Levys quickly zapped that idea.
From Salon • Sep. 16, 2024
That network will do the honors as the Golden Knights send their first title banner to the rafters before a game against the Kraken on Oct.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023
Trevor Noah, formerly of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, will do the honors for a third year.
From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2023
She chose high-fashion looks that showcased her growing belly and had famed fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz do the honors.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2022
As for a name, they have decided to let Ashima’s grandmother, who is past eighty now, who has named each of her other six great-grandchildren in the world, do the honors.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
