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

A woman at the next table, overhearing the waiter, suggested that her companion, an opera singer, could do the honors.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2022

These spots are all acceptable to use if you’re taking the picture yourself or asking a kind passerby to do the honors.

From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2021

“If you put something in here — Miss California, will you do the honors, please?”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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