Значение слова "DO THE HONORS" найдено в 1 источнике

DO THE HONORS

найдено в "Dictionary of American idioms"
do the honors: translation

do the honors
to act as host or hostess and serve one's guests by pouring drinks, slicing meat, making (drinking) toasts, etc. •

All the guests were seated, and a huge juicy turkey sat on the table. Jane turned to her husband and said, “Bob, will you do the honors?” Bob smiled and began slicing thick slices of meat from the turkey.

The mayor stood up and addressed the people who were still eating their salads. “I'm delighted to do the honors this evening and propose a toast to your friend and mine, Bill Jones. Bill, good luck and best wishes in your new job in Washington.”

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{v. phr.} To act as host or hostess (as in introducing guests, carving, or paying other attentions to guests.) * /The president of the club will do the honors at the banquet./

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