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pat (someone) on the ...

pat (someone) on the back2

 
See:
pat
part of speech: phrase
definition: (informal) to show praise or thanks by words or actions.
He gave his son a pat on the back for mowing the lawn.
synonyms:
encourage, praise
similar words:
congratulate