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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
Si-Wooshee-ooKorean
Iezekiel-Biblical Greek
Essa-Arabic
Benoite-French
NjÁLa-Icelandic
Danihel-Biblical Latin
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