slap (one) on the back Idiom, Proverb

back at it

having returned to a past habit or occupation, at it again """I was so glad to hear George quit drinking."" ""Well, he's back at it."""

back down

yield, not challenge, not stand up to Ole won't back down from you. He's ready to fight.

back off

do not come closer, do not touch me Back off, you animal! Don't touch me!

back on one

return to good financial or physical health He is finally back on his feet after his company went out of business.

back on one's feet

physically healthy again My mother is back on her feet again after being sick with the flu for two weeks.

back on your feet

feeling better, recovered from an illness When you're back on your feet, we want you to return to work.

back out

decide not to do it, change your mind If you sign your name, you can't back out. You have to pay.

back teeth are floating

have to urinate, need to pee Please watch for a rest room. My back teeth are floating.

back to square one

back to where one started We were forced to go back to square one in our efforts to change the name of the company.

back to the drawing board

go back to start a project or idea from the beginning The boss doesn

slap (one) on the back

To accord one a assurance or announcement of acclaim or approval. Brett's bang-up slapped us all on the aback afterwards we completed the activity aboriginal and beneath budget.Learn more: back, on, slap

slap on the back

An announcement of approval or praise. Brett's bang-up gave him a bang on the aback afterwards he completed the activity aboriginal and beneath budget.Learn more: back, on, slap

slap on the back

A action of congratulation, as in The drillmaster gave him a bang on the aback for advancing in first. [Early 1800s] Learn more: back, on, slap

slap addition on the back

congratulate addition heartily.Learn more: back, on, slap, someone

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