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• pat-on-the-back (noun)

Noun

pat on the back ‎(plural pats on the back)

1. (idiomatic) Praise, congratulations.

   Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.

Verb

pat on the back

1. (idiomatic, transitive) To praise or congratulate.

   Don't pat yourself on the back so vigorously; you might hurt yourself.