You should give your teacher her flowers for all her hard work.
give someone their flowers
idiomTo praise someone or to acknowledge their work or accomplishments.
Origin
disputed originPresumably in reference to the bouquets traditionally given to stage performers.
At the retirement party, the team finally gave their manager his flowers for leading them through such a difficult year.
It is important to give people their flowers while they are still here to appreciate the recognition of their lifelong contributions.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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bring someone to their knees
To defeat and make submit to orders.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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call someone everything but a child of God
To call someone many abusive names.
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catch someone napping
To take advantage of someone's inattention.
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cry someone a river
To weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.
Last updated April 17, 2026