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Pat somebody/yourself on the back

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Self-Congratulation

Use it when you or someone else did something praiseworthy, to acknowledge success or good work.

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She solved a complex problem and deserved to pat herself on the back for it.
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Informal Expression

It’s a casual phrase, best used in conversational or informal settings, not in formal writing.

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When we won the game, the coach said we should all pat ourselves on the back.
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Figurative Speech

It’s not usually a literal action, but a metaphorical gesture meaning to feel proud.

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After the presentation, his boss told him to pat himself on the back for a job well done.
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