do (someone) the honor

idiom

: to do something that shows that one has respect for (someone)
I hope you'll do me the honor of accepting this invitation.

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“Do (someone) the honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20%28someone%29%20the%20honor. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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