do the honors

Idioms  

1. Act as a host or hostess, performing introductions and otherwise attending to guests. For example, At home Mary leaves it to Bill to do the honors when they have guests. This expression uses honors in the sense of “courtesy.” [Mid-1600s]

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Example Sentences

If you thought that meant the cast of “Veep” would do the honors for the top comedy award, Annie Murphy’s appearance alongside the Levys quickly zapped that idea.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2024

Because Cardinale won’t be in New York this week, Squitieri will do the honors.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2023

Representatives of both organizations, including former NFL players Rocky Bleier and John Banaszak, will do the honors.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2022

But frankly, any pathos would have been hard to sustain once we got a look at the absurdly enormous orange dress Carrie wore to do the honors.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2022

“If you put something in here — Miss California, will you do the honors, please?”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

Related Words

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