TODAY'S IDIOM: A PAT ON THE BACK

"A PAT ON THE BACK"

You've given someone a pat on the back if you've told them they've done something well, or done a good job. 

Example: Don't you think Salim deserves a pat on the back for his report? Why don't you tell him it was excellent work?

Felicitar.

Example sentences:

• Our boss doesn't often praise us for our work, so if he gives you a pat on the back for something, you've really earned it / Nuestro jefe no suele alabarnos por nuestro trabajo, así que si él te felicita por algo, realmente te lo mereces.

• Mr Murdoch gave Jenny a pat on the back for doing such a good job / El señor Murdoch felicitó a Jenny por haber hecho un buen trabajo.

Additional examples:

• The coach patted each player on the back after the game.

• The teacher patted all the students on the back for their good work.  

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