do the honors

Idioms & Phrases

do the honors

Act as a host or hostess, performing introductions and otherwise attending to guests. For example, At home Mary leaves it to Bill to do the honors when they have guests. This expression uses honors in the sense of "courtesy." [Mid-1600s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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