Pat (someone or something) on (something or some place) phrasal verb informal
To touch someone or something gently with the hand.
Mark patted the dog on the head when it came obediently.
Shin patted me on my knee and told me everything would be fine.
My father pats me on the shoulder whenever I am sad.
To touch someone or something quickly and lightly in passing
The verb "pat" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Used when there are too many people involved in a task, and this can lead to a failure or its likely outcome isn't good
I think five people should be enough in our project. You know, too many cooks spoil the broth.