pat on the back
Example Sentences
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"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
Reassurance, a well-deserved pat on the back, best wishes for good health and one piece of your favorite candy.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
"I give myself a little pat on the back for that."
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Gardner, who personally greeted each of his players as they warmed up before the game, did the same afterward with a hug or a pat on the back.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2024
He’d do better to give a fellow an occasional pat on the back than to always demand more.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
