释义 |
pat someone on the back pat (one) on the backTo praise one. Treating his daughter to ice cream was Joe's way of giving patting her on the back after she won first place in the science fair. The only reason he stays late at work is so the boss will pat him on the back.See also: back, on, patpat someone on the back express approval of or admiration for someone.See also: back, on, pat, someone |