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.