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do the honors
do the honors
do the honors
to perform social duties at an event
Jerry, I need to go into the kitchen for a moment, so why don't you do the honors and get Carol a drink?
Usage notes: usually said about serving food and drinks or greeting and introducing guests
See also:
honor
do the honors
Act as a host or hostess, performing introductions and otherwise attending to guests. For example,
At home Mary leaves it to Bill to do the honors when they have guests
. This expression uses
honors
in the sense of "courtesy." [Mid-1600s]
See also:
honor
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Gender
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Medusa
mə-DOO-sə
(English)
Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Nicolaas
-
Dutch
Linzi
LIN-zee
English (Rare)
Wassim
-
Arabic
Aenor
-
Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
Citra
CHEET-rah
Indonesian
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