hats off
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7.2
- idiom
- Informal
:
quitarse el sombrero
- And, you know, my hat's off and my heart open to those who have lost a loved one who was in service to our country.
- take my hat off
Well, again, I have to hats off to you for being so candid.
- Well, again, I have to hats off to you for being so candid.
- So very good for LG Hats off to you, you did great.
- One man in a studio by himself, like, dude, hats off to you.
- Since fear threatens our freedom and poisons our lives here, I think we must, with the President, take our hats off to the citizens of Boston.
- An Intel officer gets to be a, you know, infantry officer, super motivated, hats off to him.
- I know that's who they're going to be and I don't, I am, I am, you know, hats off to you.
- And, you know, my hat's off and my heart open to those who have lost a loved one who was in service to our country.
- This is incredible and I really do take my hat off to the Green Fence.
- You know, but but I, I will always take my hat off the David Bowie, Mick.
Examples
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First of all, hats off to you for being where you are—living with joy and doing the things you love!
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So, hats off to you...
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This is incredible and I really do take my hat off to the Green Fence.
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I was a proud owner of the very first Mac, and I take my hat off to all of you for starting the ball rolling.
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So hats off to ya.
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The idea is really innovative; it will drive the people to get one for themselves. Hats off to the creative head.
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Hats off to the crowd tonight... you showed up to support the team.
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Hats off to the SAI team for a job well done.
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Hats off to her parents for encouraging and nurturing her gift.
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I have to hats off to you for completing the marathon.
Synonyms
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7.4
A short way to show approval or praise for something done well
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6.6
To show respect and praise for someone and their achievements
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6.0
A short public thank you or recognition given to someone, often in writing
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6.9
A small act that shows respect or thanks
To admire and respect someone for what they have done
Antonyms
How Admiring
- Informal
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7.2
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5.3
- Informal
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1.0
84
1.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase literally combines 'hat' and 'off' (removal), and removal of one's hat is a conventional gesture of respect in many cultures, so a learner who knows the words can often infer a meaning related to admiration or praise. However, the shift from the physical action to an abstract congratulatory formula is idiomatic and culturally mediated, so the exact pragmatic use is not fully predictable without exposure.
Etymology
Hats off comes from the old custom of people taking their hat off to show respect to someone. So, saying hats off today means 'congratulations' or 'respect' for what someone has done.