pat on the back
Example Sentences
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Reassurance, a well-deserved pat on the back, best wishes for good health and one piece of your favorite candy.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
"I give myself a little pat on the back for that."
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
A pat on the back because two wrongs don’t make a right?
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025
Century missed, Bethell received a rousing ovation from the crowd and a consoling pat on the back from Duckett, who fell short of his own ton by playing on off Southee.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024
I figure at minimum I’m about to get a pat on the back.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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