give someone their flowers

English

Etymology

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

Verb

give someone their flowers (third-person singular simple present gives someone their flowers, present participle giving someone their flowers, simple past gave someone their flowers, past participle given someone their flowers)

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