🍾 Do the Honors: To
Do the Honors, To - To render courtesies to guests; to act as a host, making introductions, carving the turkey, and the like. This expression, dripping with old-world elegance, has been gracing our conversations since the early 1700s. The esteemed Alexander Pope gave it a nod in his 1737 masterpiece, Imitations of Horace:
“Then hire a Slave, or (if you will), a Lord, to do the Honours, and to give the Word.”
Bold and bourgeois, this phrase connotes a sense of duty spiced with a touch of sophistication.
Synonyms:
- Play host: Kindly ensure that big smile on your face never wavers.
- M.C.: Not just for comedians, the Master of Ceremonies keeps everything merrily rolling along.
- Conduct the proceedings: Yes, a bit more formal, but it certainly rolls off the tongue with grandeur.
Antonyms:
- Be a wallflower: Hiding behind the potted plants doesn’t quite cut it.
- Ignore the guests: As ice-breaking skills grind to a sad, awkward halt.
Humor-Filled Quote 📜
“A host is like a general: Calming in crisis, engaging but not overpowering, perfectly dressed, and adept at mandatory small talk.” — Professor Social B. Utterfly
Related Expressions:
- Make yourself at home: Because who’s counting the breakable heirlooms right?
- Mi Casa, Su Casa: The cool, “I vacation on the Spanish Riviera” vibe.
Proverb:
“Hospitality is the flower of mankind.” 🌸
Literature & Pop Culture Incidentals:
- Books: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Arguably the epitome of chaotic fundraisers.
- Movies: Crazy Rich Asians - Elevate your hosting game with Singaporean flair.
- Songs: Come On-a My House by Rosemary Clooney - Because why host dryly when you can do it with a swingy tune?
Farewell Thought:
May your gatherings be lively, your introductions impeccable, and your turkey carvings masterful. Remember, the true essence of “doing the honors” is not just in the trimmings, but in making each guest feel valued and cherished.
Warmly in Hospitality, Lady Elizabeth Honormore
May your hosts rise ever higher, and your events be ever funnier!
