Praise somebody/something to the skies
phrase
To praise or compliment someone or something a lot or excessively.
John praised his wife's culinary skills to the skies after dinner
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- praise someone to the skies
- praise something to the skies
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To praise or compliment someone or something a lot or excessively.
John praised his wife's culinary skills to the skies after dinner
Often appears as...
- praise someone to the skies
- praise something to the skies
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
The phrase implies strong, heartfelt admiration, used when someone is extremely impressed.
The coach praised the team to the skies for their unbelievable comeback.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Overstatement
Be cautious as it can sound insincere if the praise appears exaggerated or unwarranted.
He praised the unremarkable meal to the skies, which seemed a bit much.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase is hyperbolic and not to be taken literally; 'to the skies' is not a physical place.
Maggie's friends praised her singing to the skies, but she knew there was room for improvement.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
The phrase implies strong, heartfelt admiration, used when someone is extremely impressed.
The coach praised the team to the skies for their unbelievable comeback.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Overstatement
Be cautious as it can sound insincere if the praise appears exaggerated or unwarranted.
He praised the unremarkable meal to the skies, which seemed a bit much.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase is hyperbolic and not to be taken literally; 'to the skies' is not a physical place.
Maggie's friends praised her singing to the skies, but she knew there was room for improvement.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
The phrase implies strong, heartfelt admiration, used when someone is extremely impressed.
The coach praised the team to the skies for their unbelievable comeback.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Overstatement
Be cautious as it can sound insincere if the praise appears exaggerated or unwarranted.
He praised the unremarkable meal to the skies, which seemed a bit much.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase is hyperbolic and not to be taken literally; 'to the skies' is not a physical place.
Maggie's friends praised her singing to the skies, but she knew there was room for improvement.
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