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.

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

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Klaudiusz	KLOWT-yuwsh	Polish
Eileen	['aili:n]
Norman	NAWR-mən (English)	English, Ancient Germanic
Walker	['wɔ:kə]
Phaidros	-	Ancient Greek
Aubrie	AWB-ree	English (Modern)