English Explanatory Dictionary

give someone their flowers

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To praise someone or to acknowledge their work or accomplishments.

Word forms

give someone their flowers gives someone their flowers giving someone their flowers gave someone their flowers given someone their flowers

Etymology

Presumably in reference to the bouquets traditionally given to stage performers.

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