Lift (one's) hat
Used to describe praising, congratulating, or paying tribute to someone.
I lift my hat to you for that outstanding presentation.
I lift my hat to you for saving me from drowning.
I lift my hat to you for being by my side during my difficult times.
I lift my hat to you for your astonishing victory, the general.
Used to compliment or praise someone for doing something, or being a very special person or an invaluable person
The most prestigious praise that one can receive
Used to give praise to somebody.
To praise, admire, or respect someone or something in a public way
If you swallow the bait, you take something that someone offers you, or agree to do something that someone asks you to do without knowing that it is a trick or way of getting something from you.
You can't just do whatever he wants you to do. Don't swallow the bait.