three cheers for

idiom

used to express joy, approval, or encouragement
Three cheers for our team!

Examples of three cheers for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The ceremony ends with the rousing three cheers for their royal Colonel Kate before the guards and their families retire for some Guinness and a lively lunch. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024 So yes, three cheers for Salton Sea lithium and geothermal. Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024 Welcome To The World Cup A quick three cheers for Kristie Mewis. Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Aug. 2023

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“Three cheers for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three%20cheers%20for. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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