pat someone on the back and give someone a pat on the back
Theme: PRAISE
to congratulate someone; to encourage someone.
We patted Ann on the back for a good performance,When people do a good job, you should give them a pat on the back.
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give (oneself or someone) a pat on the back
To give oneself or someone else praise or recognition for an achievement or a job well done. Treating his daughter to ice cream was Joe's way of giving her a pat on the back after she won first place in the science fair.During the meeting today, Pat gave herself a pat on the back for staying late last week.
give somebody/yourself a ˌpat on the ˈback
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pat somebody/yourself on the ˈback (for doing something)
praise somebody/yourself for something they/you have done well: I think we should pat James on the back for working so hard.I feel I can give myself a pat on the back for finishing everything on time.