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sing praises of(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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smile upon(verb, phrasal verb, support, develop)
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subscribe to(verb, phrasal verb, support, develop)
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take off hat to(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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talk down to(verb, idiom, snub, compliment)
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toss a few crumbs(verb, idiom, snub, compliment)
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trade last(verb, praise, approve, endorse)
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treat as inferior(verb, idiom, snub, compliment)
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treat badly(verb, snub, belittle, compliment)
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treat like a child(verb, idiom, snub, compliment)
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warm fuzzy(noun, praise, courtesy, flattery)
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wish joy to(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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brownie points(noun, honor, praise, pay)
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cry up(verb, phrasal verb, praise, admire)
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give a big cigar(idiom, acknowledge, commend, toast)
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give regards(acknowledge, commend, toast)
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good opinion(noun, honor, praise, pay)
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hand to(verb, support, endorse, compliment)
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made much of(verb, idiom, compliment, patronize)
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making much of(verb, idiom, praise, endorse)
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