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Definition

To praise or laud (someone or something) excessively.

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Origins

From praise + to the skies (or sky) (“to the highest possible degree”).

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Also Said As

  • praise to high heaven
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Related Idioms

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To provide minimal critique, implying that the criticism is the worst …

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To know (something or someone) very thoroughly.

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paper tiger

Something or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but …

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To cajole or dare (someone) to do (something).

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