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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.
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]
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Botum | | - | Khmer |
| Philomela | | - | Greek Mythology |
| Medea | | mə-DEE-ə (English) | Greek Mythology (Latinized), Georgian |
| Kweku | | - | Western African, Akan |
| Eutimio | | - | Spanish, Italian |
| TahİRe | | - | Turkish |