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.