"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
    Sense id: en-pin_a_rose_on_your_nose-en-phrase-E8iztJOg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2015, Lyla Payne, Not Quite Clear:",
          "text": "\"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.",
          "type": "quote"
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        {
          "ref": "1996, Jane Bonander, Winter Heart, page 117:",
          "text": "\"What in the hell is wrong with my offer? Any woman within a hundred miles would jump at the chance to become my wife.\"\nShe stared at him, incredulous. \"Well, pin a rose on your nose, you cocky bastard. […]",
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        "(humorous) Sarcastically suggesting that a person deserves a prize."
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        "(humorous) Sarcastically suggesting that a person deserves a prize."
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