"pin a rose on your nose" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Suggesting the idea of an award in the form of a rosette. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} pin a rose on your nose
  1. (humorous) Sarcastically suggesting that a person deserves a prize. Tags: humorous

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