a pat on the back
• an expression of approval or congratulation.
• "they deserve a pat on the back for a job well done"
Similar:
praise,
congratulations,
commendation,
applause,
salutes,
honour,
acclaim,
acclamation,
tribute,
cheers,
ovation,
accolade,
plaudits,
felicitations,
approval,
admiration,
approbation,
compliments,
kudos,
adulation,
homage,
eulogy,
encomium,
panegyric,
bouquets,
laurels,
testimonial,
extolment,
laudation,
eulogium,
pat someone on the back
• express approval of or admiration for someone.
• "the local authority had spent responsibly, and a government department patted it on the back"
Similar:
congratulate,
praise,
sing the praises of,
express approval of,
take one's hat off to,
commend,
compliment,
applaud,
acclaim,
give someone a pat on the back,
throw bouquets at,
