hats off to

Example Sentences

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“It’s not like we got blown out by 40, but they played a full game and we didn’t. Hats off to them. We went eight years and five days without losing to a section opponent — these kids were in elementary school. This just wasn’t our night. Every streak comes to an end eventually.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Back in the day or now, you’ve got to tip your hat off to the goalkeepers or players that last a long time in the league. It’s a grueling season where you’re flying across country or you’re getting knocks or, even for Stef, he’s playing on turf. That’s his home field. That’s tough on the body. So, even more so, hats off to Stef for playing for so long and still being one of the best goalkeepers in the league. I’m always rooting for him.”

From Seattle Times

“The trick for smaller markets has also always been sustainability. Hats off to Peter Seidler. He’s made a massive financial commitment personally to making this all happen,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said last week.

From Washington Post

“Hats off to San Domenico,” Coleman said.

From Los Angeles Times

“After going through that, I could imagine coming back next year. But this is his first real track back and it’s the one that could have ended his life. Hats off to him.”

From Seattle Times