he was always trying to earn a slap on the back from his stepfather
Thesaurus of popular words. 2014.
slap on the back — ► slap on the back a congratulation or commendation. Main Entry: ↑slap … English terms dictionary
slap on the back — phrasal : backslap * * * slap on the back (informal) A mark of congratulations • • • Main Entry: ↑slap * * * congratulations or commendations they deserve a hearty slap on the back for their efforts … Useful english dictionary
a slap on the back — CONGRATULATIONS, commendation, approbation, approval, accolades, compliments, tributes, a pat on the back, praise, acclaim, acclamation; formal laudation. → slap * * * a slap on the back : the act of slapping someone s back usually to express… … Useful english dictionary
(a) slap on the back — praise or approval. We gave her a big slap on the back for helping to organize the concert … New idioms dictionary
slap on the back — a congratulation or commendation. → slap … English new terms dictionary
slap someone on the back — phrase to say that someone is very good I hate the way they all slap each other on the back all the time. Thesaurus: to praise someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: slap * * * congratulate someone … Useful english dictionary
slap on the back — encourage, praise … English contemporary dictionary
slap someone on the back — to say that someone is very good I hate the way they all slap each other on the back all the time … English dictionary
clap on the back — slap on the shoulder (in affection or encouragement) … English contemporary dictionary
slap — ► VERB (slapped, slapping) 1) hit or strike with the palm of one s hand or a flat object. 2) hit against with a slapping sound. 3) (slap down) informal reprimand forcefully. 4) (slap on) apply quickly, carelessly, or forcefully … English terms dictionary
