"press F to pay respects" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: From a prompt in the PC version of the 2014 video game Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare which directs the player to press the F key to touch a fallen soldier's coffin during a funeral cutscene. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} press F to pay respects
  1. (Internet slang, humorous, often sarcastic) Used to convey that sympathy, recognition, or credit should be given. Wikipedia link: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, press F to pay respects Tags: Internet, humorous, often, sarcastic Categories (topical): Video games Synonyms: F in the chat

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          "ref": "2019, \"Off The Record\", The Student Life (Claremont Colleges), 29 March 2019, page 6",
          "text": "Press F to pay respects to friends who have midterms this week."
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          "ref": "2019, Charlotte Colombo, \"A New Chapter!\", Wessex Scene (University of Southampton), September 2019, page 2",
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