Meanings
- humorousSarcastically suggesting that the addressee deserves a prize.
"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.
2015, Lyla Payne, Not Quite Clear1 more example
"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. […]
1996, Jane Bonander, Winter Heart, page 117
Origin
Suggesting the idea of an award in the form of a rosette.
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