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Do the honors Meaning in English

expression

DOO thuh AH-nerz
DOO thuh ON-uhz

释义

To perform a special or ceremonial action, such as presenting, opening, or starting something, often because you are invited to do so.

用法与细微差别

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.

例句

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?

natural