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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

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to pat somebody on the back

to praise or encourage someone to show one thinks they have done a great job at doing something

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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

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give credit where credit is due

used for saying that one should acknowledge and appreciate someone's achievements or efforts when they rightfully deserve recognition

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to do well by somebody

to treat someone with proper care and respect

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to take one's hat off to somebody

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

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to sing the praises of somebody or something

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

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let's hear it for somebody

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

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to roll out the red carpet

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

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