pat on the back
Example Sentences
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But executives keep lowering the bar for themselves to boost their chances of getting a pat on the back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
They might not get a pat on the back from everyday Americans, but the pricing and trading of something as complicated as SpaceX was nothing short of impressive.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Ahead of the opening arguments, Rinderknecht smoothed back his hair and his lawyer helped adjust his tie, before giving him a pat on the back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
"We deserve a great pat on the back," added Higgins, who admitted he never thought he would still be playing so well at this age.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
I’m so pleased, I give him a little pat on the back.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
