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round of applause

idiom

An outburst of clapping among a group or audience.


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  1. 01

    albatross round one's neck

    Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.

  2. 02

    ask round

    To enquire of several people.

  3. 03

    beat someone round the ears

    To beat (a person) with blows about the head.

  4. 04

    bring round

    To resuscitate; to cause to regain consciousness.

  5. 05

    go round in circles

    To repeatedly do the same thing without making any progress.

  6. 06

    rally round

    To unite in order to support a fellow group member.

  7. 07

    rally round the flag

    To unite in order to support one's country, especially during a crisis or war.

  8. 08

    round the clock

    Alternative form of round-the-clock.

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