Take your hat off to somebody meaning

What does the saying 'Take your hat off to somebody' mean?

Idiom: Take your hat off to somebody

Meaning: If you take your hat off to someone, you acknowledge that they have done something exceptional or otherwise deserve your respect.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Clothes | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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