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Mr genuine Posted 8 years ago
Vocabulary

Give a pat on the back

Is the expression "give a pat on the back" used for greeting?

  

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Hi No, not usually. A pat on the back on the back is usually given when a person has done well - it's a sign of congratulation. We do, of course, make a similar gesture when we greet someone, but that's not a pat on the back.

— Dave_anon

  • Hi No, not usually.
  • A pat on the back on the back is usually given when a person has done well - it's a sign of congratulation.
  • We do, of course, make a similar gesture when we greet someone, but that's not a pat on the back.
  • I would say that's 'giving them a hug' Dave
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Hi

No, not usually. A pat on the back on the back is usually given when a person has done well - it's a sign of congratulation.

We do, of course, make a similar gesture when we greet someone, but that's not a pat on the back. I would say that's 'giving them a hug'

Dave

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