Somebody deserves a medal
phrase
Used to say that someone should be rewarded for something they have done, usually something difficult or brave.
He worked all night to get the project done on time, he really deserves a medal.
Often appears as...
- definitely deserves a medal
- really deserves a medal
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to say that someone should be rewarded for something they have done, usually something difficult or brave.
He worked all night to get the project done on time, he really deserves a medal.
Often appears as...
- definitely deserves a medal
- really deserves a medal
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Speech
The phrase is more often used figuratively than literally. No actual medal is expected.
After cooking for the entire family reunion, she deserves a medal.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Admiration
This saying expresses admiration for someone's hard work or perseverance.
He ran into the burning building to save the dog; he deserves a medal.
Pro Tip 3/3Humor and Irony
Sometimes used humorously or ironically to comment on less heroic actions.
She assembled the IKEA wardrobe without crying. She deserves a medal!
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Speech
The phrase is more often used figuratively than literally. No actual medal is expected.
After cooking for the entire family reunion, she deserves a medal.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Admiration
This saying expresses admiration for someone's hard work or perseverance.
He ran into the burning building to save the dog; he deserves a medal.
Pro Tip 3/3Humor and Irony
Sometimes used humorously or ironically to comment on less heroic actions.
She assembled the IKEA wardrobe without crying. She deserves a medal!
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Speech
The phrase is more often used figuratively than literally. No actual medal is expected.
After cooking for the entire family reunion, she deserves a medal.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Admiration
This saying expresses admiration for someone's hard work or perseverance.
He ran into the burning building to save the dog; he deserves a medal.
Pro Tip 3/3Humor and Irony
Sometimes used humorously or ironically to comment on less heroic actions.
She assembled the IKEA wardrobe without crying. She deserves a medal!
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