How to Pronounce "give a pat on the back"
expression
GIV uh PAT on thuh BAK
GIV uh PAT on thuh BAK
Definition
To literally touch someone gently on the back as a sign of approval, or more commonly, to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpæt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæk
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /pˈæt/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV uh PAT on thuh BAK
UK
GIV uh PAT on thuh BAK
Listen in Context
She worked hard and her boss gave her a pat on the back.
When you do well, you should give yourself a pat on the back.
The teacher gave the students a pat on the back for their teamwork.
Don’t be shy—give yourself a pat on the back for making progress!