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hats off

hats off

Date: Jan 25 2018

Themes: Celebrity, Friend, Music

Quote

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“I think [Niall] did so well. It’s amazing, so hats off. If I had a hat on, it would be off.”

—Singer Liam Payne, speaking about his favorite member of One Direction (J-14)

Definition

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well done; used to show respect or congratulate someone

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

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When you see someone who has done a great job at something, what do you do? Do you shake their hand? Do you give them a pat on the back? Or do you tip your hat to them? It’s a classic gesture to take off your hat when you speak with someone you admire. It’s a gesture of respect. You might even tell the person, “Hats off to you!”

We use the expression hats off when we want to tell someone they did well. It’s a special way to say congratulations and show how much you respect this person. Singer Liam Payne is a member of the popular band One Direction. Recently, he was asked who his favorite member of One Direction is. He loves working with everyone in this band, but he has a special respect for Niall Horan, so Liam said hats off to him.

Who do you want to say hat off to? Did anyone ever take their hat off for you?

Examples

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“Nice job winning the game! Hats off to you!”

“Hats off to the team for finishing this big project!”

“Hats off to the brave firefighters who saved the forest.”

Winners

1. Winners - See who guessed the slang definition correctly.

GWTA An Expression for giving Respekt or admiration.
by GWTASuper Member!
Give it up to someone. Show respect to someone.
by La Princesse de la vie
Manu4 To show respect or admiration.
by Manu4
Congratulations
by winklerviki
a2020 Amazing.
by a2020

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Seiyfk

Seiyfk

Turkey

Hats of to you,Ebaby…


for teaching us different topics,lessons for years.


for giving us opportunities to meet,with wonderful people,friends.


and endless thanks ,before bye,

09:59 PM Jan 25 2018 |

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ShiningSun

ShiningSun

United Kingdom

Hats off for firefighters; every year they save hundreds thousands lives across the world.
There were few occasions when people took off their hats for me but I don’t remember for what or might be I just imagined it. :)

04:43 PM Jan 25 2018 |

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