hats off to sb OLD-FASHIONED
said to praise and thank someone for doing something helpful:
Hats off to Connie for finding such a splendid venue for a party!

[TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲

hats off to
hats off to (someone)
I admire you.
This new car has the most unusual design on the road, and for that I say hats off to the designers.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

hats off to
truncated phr., informal Used to recognize and praise a job well-done.
Hats off to anyone who runs the twenty-six mile race.
My hat is off to the chef who created this delicious meal.
Compare: TAKE OFF ONE'S HAT TO.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

hats off to someone
hats off to (someone)
I admire you.
This new car has the most unusual design on the road, and for that I say hats off to the designers.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲