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

Soon after, Roy’s assistant manager Nicole Rachel called Birdsall into the old motel office, showed him the three switches that control the 50-foot sign and invited him to do the honors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

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

Because Cardinale won’t be in New York this week, Squitieri will do the honors.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2023

Representatives of both organizations, including former NFL players Rocky Bleier and John Banaszak, will do the honors.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2022

“A good idea. We must be honest in our observations. Take up the pen and kindly do the honors, my girl.”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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