sing the praises of (someone/something)

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: to say good things about someone or something often in a very enthusiastic way

They were singing the praises of their new equipment.

The critics sang the praises of her performance in the play.

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Even oily skin types, who may typically prefer matte foundations for acne, sing the praises of this find. —

Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 Now 64, Hankerson still competes across the country and internationally — he’s headed to the World Masters Athletics Championships in Sweden this August — and continues to sing the praises of organized athletics for adults. —

Allie Volpe, Vox, 25 July 2024 Who will find the proper note to sing the praises of xenophobic hospitality? —

Chris Marker, Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024 Although most firms don’t deploy co-CEOs, at least one that does is happy to sing the praises of such a setup. —

Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sing the praises of (someone/something)

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