pin a rose on your nose
English edit
Etymology edit
Suggesting the idea of an award in the form of a rosette.
Phrase edit
- (humorous) Sarcastically suggesting that a person deserves a prize.
- 2015, Lyla Payne, Not Quite Clear:
- "Yes. Not only have you learned how to move objects around, you've discovered how electricity works. Pin a rose on your nose," I huff, mostly to cover my surprise.
- 1996, Jane Bonander, Winter Heart, page 117:
- "What in the hell is wrong with my offer? Any woman within a hundred miles would jump at the chance to become my wife."
She stared at him, incredulous. "Well, pin a rose on your nose, you cocky bastard. […]