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hats off to

Idioms  
  1. Congratulations to, as in Hats off to Claire! She's set a new record for the mile. This expression alludes to taking off one's hat as a sign of respect. [Mid-1800s]


Example Sentences

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“It’s not like we got blown out by 40, but they played a full game and we didn’t. Hats off to them. We went eight years and five days without losing to a section opponent — these kids were in elementary school. This just wasn’t our night. Every streak comes to an end eventually.”

From Los Angeles Times

Hats off to the Toronto Blue Jays for an incredible World Series.

From Los Angeles Times

"Hats off to them, because it's challenging."

From BBC

“So hats off to the state and the California Energy Commission. I hope we show America how this is done.”

From Los Angeles Times

Kneecap posted a "hats off" to the activists on X, saying they were "buzzing to play one of our favourite cities".

From BBC