raise (one's) hat

raise (one's) hat

To praise, salute, congratulate, or pay tribute to someone. I must raise my hat to you for your stunning victory, Mr. President. I really have to raise my hat to the company for coming being so supportive of me and my family during this troubling time.See also: hat, raise

raise your hat to someone

admire or applaud someone. The image here is of the gesture of briefly removing your hat as a mark of courtesy or respect to someone.See also: hat, raise, someone