# do the honors

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/do-the-honors
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To act as a host to guests.

## Examples

- The cake is ready, so please do the honors and cut it.
- Since it is your birthday, you should do the honors and open the first gift.
- As the most senior member of the group, he was invited to do the honors and propose the opening toast at the gala.

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