three cheers

three cheers for (someone or something)

(Give) three shouts of joy, approval, appreciation, or congratulations (for someone or something). Sometimes used ironically, sarcastically, or humorously. Three cheers for Sarah, whose brilliant goal at the last minute won us the game! At long last the day is nearly over; three cheers for the weekend!See also: cheers, three

(give) three ˈcheers (for somebody/something)

shout ‘hurray’ three times to show admiration or support for somebody/something: You all deserve three cheers for working so hard. ♢ Three cheers for the winner — hip, hip, hurray!See also: cheers, three