a pat on the back
praise for something that you have done well

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

pat on the back
if you give someone a pat on the back, you praise them for something good that they have done.
She deserves a pat on the back for keeping things going while you were away.
(often + for)
pat (someone) on the back
a pat on the back - if you give someone a pat on the back, you praise them for something good that they have done.
Too many people are patting the players on the back and telling them how great they are.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

pat on the back
pat on the back¹ v. phr.
1. To clap lightly on the back in support, encouragement, or praise.
The coach patted the player on the back and said a few encouraging words.
2. To make your support or encouragement for (someone) felt; praise.
After he won the game, everyone patted him on the back for days.
pat on the back² n. phr.
1. An encouraging tap of the hand on someone's back; a show of sympathy or support.
I gave her a pat on the back and told her she had done fine work.
2. A word or gesture of praise or other encouragement; applause.
Pats on the back weren't enough; he wanted hard cash.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

pat someone on the back
pat (someone) on the back
a pat on the back - if you give someone a pat on the back, you praise them for something good that they have done.
Too many people are patting the players on the back and telling them how great they are.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲