slap on
Frequency: 8.218.5 per million words
typically followed by 'the back'
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Examples (20)
- He received a hearty slap on the back from his coach.
- The chef decided to slap on some extra seasoning before serving.
- The referee gave the player a gentle slap on the wrist for his unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Don't just slap on a coat of paint; prepare the surface properly.
- She gave him a playful slap on the arm as a friendly gesture.
- He tends to slap on too much makeup when he's in a hurry.
- To celebrate the victory, they exchanged celebratory slaps on the back.
- The workers had to slap on a temporary patch to stop the leak.
- The teacher gave the student a light slap on the shoulder to get his attention.
- She quickly slapped on a bandage after the minor cut.
- He felt a firm slap on his back, and turned to see his old friend.
- The painter will slap on a quick coat of primer.
- After the successful presentation, her colleagues gave her a congratulatory slap on the back.
- He tends to slap on his clothes without much thought in the morning.
- The coach's encouraging slap on the back motivated the athlete.
- Can you slap on some more fuel before we leave?
- In some cultures, a friendly slap on the back is a common greeting.
- The builders didn't bother with finesse; they just slapped on the materials.
- He received a surprised slap on the back from a stranger who mistook him for someone else.
- I need to slap on some sunscreen before we go outside.