to show support for a performer, troupe, or athlete by attending their show or event

to flatter, excessively praise, or laud someone's accomplishments (often insincerely)

to hold the winner's trophy; to win the championship

to split one's sides laughing

To roar with laughter; to split one's sides laughing; (lit.) to hold one's belly with both hands.

To group around a revered leader or treat someone as the core figure of a group.

(courteous) to read respectfully

the supporting role or performer in traditional Chinese comic dialogue (xiangsheng)

(coll.) to bootlick or flatter someone sycophantically

to make popular or famous (often through promotion or publicity)

to applaud and praise a favorite actor

to hold up with both hands

to praise or support an actor or performer (especially in traditional opera)

to use extreme flattery to get what one wants; to toady or boot-lick

to be enthusiastically sought after or highly praised by the public; a popular hit or wave of enthusiasm

indiscriminate and excessive admiration

A beautiful woman who looks charming and evokes pity even when she is ill or in pain, referring to the legend of Xi Shi clutching her chest.

to be highly sought after or acclaimed, particularly in a commercial or market context

to praise someone in a way that does them harm (e.g. by causing them to become complacent)

to praise lavishly

to praise to the skies; to shower with excessive praise

to be eagerly sought after

To laugh until it hurts; to laugh heartily.

wedding bouquet