pat on
Frequency: 9.251.7 per million words
used to specify what is being patted, e.g., pat on the shoulder
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Examples (10)
- He gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
- He patted her gently on the shoulder.
- She gave the dog a quick pat on the head before leaving.
- The coach patted the player on the back to encourage him.
- A child patted his mother on the arm for attention.
- I felt a soft pat on my cheek, waking me up.
- He patted the horse on its neck, calming it down.
- They received a pat on the back for their excellent work.
- She patted her little brother on the head after he solved the puzzle.
- The doctor patted the patient on the knee during the examination.