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Interactions - Praise & Good Treatment

Master English idioms regarding praise and good treatment, like "do well by" and "a pat on the back".

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a pat on the back

a praise or encouragement given to someone because of what they have done or achieved

Ex: After all that hard work, the team deserved a pat on the back. 
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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: The coach patted the players on the back after their hard-earned win. 
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brownie point

approval of a person in authority that a person tries to gain by doing something that pleases or impresses them

Ex: Helping the new intern earned him a brownie point with the manager. 
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[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: Give credit where credit is due: Maya carried this project. 
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to [do] well by {sb}

to treat someone with proper care and respect

Ex: Her old company did well by her when she retired. 
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to [take] {one's} hat off to {sb}

to praise or admire someone because of what they have done or achieved

Ex: I take my hat off to her for raising three children on her own. 
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to [sing] the praises of {sb/sth}

to speak or write about someone or something in a very positive and enthusiastic way

Ex: After the trip, she couldn't stop singing the praises of the hotel staff. 
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to [steal] the (show|spotlight)

to attract the most attention and admiration in a performance or situation, often away from others

Ex: The young pianist stole the show at the concert. 
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center stage

the main position of attention or importance

Ex: The singer took center stage after the opening act. 
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let's hear it for {sb}

said as a way of showing praise or appreciation for someone or inviting other people to clap for them

Ex: Let's hear it for Maya, who organized the entire event. 
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to [roll] out the red carpet

to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: The hotel rolled out the red carpet for its VIP guests. 
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