Meanings
Ellipsis of a form of take one's hat off to.
How to pronounce "hats off":
AU
Congratulations
Example: "Hats off to the Jamaican bobsled team for their able representation of their country in the Olympics against serious obstacles."
Example Sentences
1
We must take our hats off to the firefighters for their bravery in tackling the blazing inferno.
2
We should take our hats off to the volunteers who tirelessly clean up our beaches.
3
We must take our hats off to the team for their remarkable comeback in the final minutes of the game.