Is it only me that gets driven to apoplectic fits of rage and thoughts of homicide when otherwise sane people use the term, "hat's off".

"Hat's off to this." "Hat's off to that."

Hats? What hats? Who the hell wears a hat now? Who takes their hat off to show appreciation?

Honestly, of all the armoury in the English language that might be used to express appreciation or admiration, is there anything lamer?

That is all.