do the honors

Idioms  

1. Act as a host or hostess, performing introductions and otherwise attending to guests. For example, At home Mary leaves it to Bill to do the honors when they have guests. This expression uses honors in the sense of “courtesy.” [Mid-1600s]

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Example Sentences

If you thought that meant the cast of “Veep” would do the honors for the top comedy award, Annie Murphy’s appearance alongside the Levys quickly zapped that idea.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2024

That network will do the honors as the Golden Knights send their first title banner to the rafters before a game against the Kraken on Oct.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Trevor Noah, formerly of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, will do the honors for a third year.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2023

But frankly, any pathos would have been hard to sustain once we got a look at the absurdly enormous orange dress Carrie wore to do the honors.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2022

"You want me to tell her, or will you do the honors like a man, son?"

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds

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