IdiomDaily Life
French
FrenchNe pas tarir d'éloges
Meaning: To praise someone endlessly.
Literally: Not to run dry of praise
Example: “Les critiques ne tarissent pas d'éloges sur la jeune pianiste.” — The critics can't stop singing the young pianist's praises.
English equivalent: To sing someone's praises
Equivalents in other languages
English: sing someone's praises
Origin: Tarir is used of a well or a spring going dry, so the compliment is figured as a source that keeps producing. It is frequently said with a hint that the supply is excessive.
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