hats off to
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"They gave us their best shot on a short week so hats off to them," Broncos quarterback Nix said after the win.
From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026
As for your mother-in-law being 81 and wanting to take this trip, I take my many hats off to her.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025
“They just sped us up with their physicality and made it difficult for our wings. … So hats off to the physicality of Indiana and scrapping to that victory.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024
We take our hats off to the This Is Us star for following the awards race so closely and knowing what his odds are in the supporting actor race.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024
“Well, hats off to your stylist. I don’t think anyone can argue that that’s not the most spectacular thing we’ve ever seen in an interview. Cinna, I think you better take a bow!”
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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