slap on the back
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A gesture of congratulation, as in The coach gave him a slap on the back for coming in first. [Early 1800s]
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slap down, slaphappy, slaphead, slap in the face, slapjack, slap on the back, slap on the wrist, SLAPP, slapped-cheek disease, slapper, slap shot
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