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hats off to

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  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]

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Hats off to this Southern California “Sweeney Todd” and to La Mirada Theatre for undertaking this Herculean feat.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Hats off to BBC podcaster Horgan if his effort has succeeded in returning Gibney to Ireland in handcuffs.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2023

“Bo also felt the same and told us about this. Hats off to him for his openness and his close bond with Mainz 05.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2023

Their album Hats off to the Buskers was an international success and the band toured the world for years.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023

Hats off to Comrade Jackson, the man with the big brain!”

From Mike by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

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