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slap on the back

slap on the back

An expression of approval or praise. Brett's boss gave him a slap on the back after he completed the project early and under budget.
See also: back, on, slap

slap on the back

A gesture of congratulation, as in The coach gave him a slap on the back for coming in first. [Early 1800s]
See also: back, on, slap

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Owen['əuin]
Babur-Urdu
PubliusPUWB-li-uws (Ancient Roman), PUB-lee-əs (English)Ancient Roman
Sultan-Arabic
Mansel-English (Rare)
Rutledge['rʌtlidʒ]
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