a pat on the back
[短语]
a praise or encouragement given to someone because of what they have done or achieved
Ex:
![to [pat] {sb} on the back](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/27325/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [pat] {sb} on the back")
to praise or encourage someone to show one thinks they have done a great job at doing something
Ex:
brownie point
[名词]
好感分
Ex:
Offering
to
do
the
dishes
after
the
family
dinner
earned
him
some
brownie points
with
his
parents
.
在家庭晚餐后主动提出洗碗为他赢得了一些好感分与他的父母。
![[give] credit where (credit|it) [is] due](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44524/thumb/180?type=jpeg "[give] credit where (credit|it) [is] due")
used for saying that one should acknowledge and appreciate someone's achievements or efforts when they rightfully deserve recognition
Ex:
![to [do] well by {sb}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/61294/thumb/kindness/180?type=jpeg "to [do] well by {sb}")
![to [take] {one's} hat off to {sb}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44530/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [take] {one's} hat off to {sb}")
to praise or admire someone because of what they have done or achieved
Ex:
![to [sing] the praises of {sb/sth}](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [sing] the praises of {sb/sth}")
to speak or write about someone or something in a very positive and enthusiastic way
Ex:
The
teacher
sang
the
praises
of
her
students
for
their
hard work
on
the
project
.
said as a way of showing praise or appreciation for someone or inviting other people to clap for them
Ex:
to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention
Ex:
The
university
rolled out
the
red carpet
for
the
Nobel laureate
,
arranging
a
special
ceremony
in
their
honor
.