pin a rose on your nose

English

Etymology

Suggesting the idea of an award in the form of a rosette.

Phrase

pin a rose on your nose

1. (humorous) Sarcastically suggesting that a person deserves a prize.
   • 2015, Lyla Payne, Not Quite Clear:

     "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.

   • 1996, Jane Bonander, Winter Heart, page 117:

     "What in the hell is wrong with my offer? Any woman within a hundred miles would jump at the chance to become my wife."
     She stared at him, incredulous. "Well, pin a rose on your nose, you cocky bastard. […]