Do the honors Meaning in English
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɑnɝz
DOO thuh AH-nerz
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɒnəz
DOO thuh ON-uhz
Definition
To perform a special or ceremonial action, such as presenting, opening, or starting something, often because you are invited to do so.
Usage & Nuances
Often used at events when inviting someone to perform a first or formal action (cutting cake, giving a speech). Polite and slightly formal. Commonly used in situations involving small rituals or traditions.
Spanish: hacer los honoresPortuguese (BR): fazer as honrasPortuguese (PT): fazer as honrasChinese (Simplified): 主持仪式Chinese (Traditional): 主持儀式Hindi: सम्मान देना (समारोह में मुख्य कार्य करना)Arabic: يقوم بالشرفBengali: সম্মানজনক কাজটি করা - আনুষ্ঠানিক কাজটি করাRussian: оказать честь - взять на себя почётную рольJapanese: お手本を示す - 役目を果たすVietnamese: làm vinh dự - thực hiện nghi lễKorean: 영광을 맡다 - 예식을 진행하다Turkish: onuru üstlenmek - törensel görevi yapmakUrdu: اعزاز حاصل کرنا - رسمی فریضہ سر انجام دیناIndonesian: melakukan kehormatan - memulai secara seremonial
Example Sentences
Would you like to do the honors and cut the cake?
basic
Please, do the honors and open the new door.
basic
Could you do the honors and start the meeting?
basic
Everyone, let's have Sarah do the honors of making the first toast.
natural
I'll let you do the honors since you're the guest of honor tonight.
natural
Who wants to do the honors and turn on the lights for us?
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