The critics 'heaped praises on' her performance. = The critics 'sang the praises of' her performance. = The critics 'sang her praises'. [=the critics praised her performance in a very enthusiastic way]
“Good job” is 'high praise' coming from her. She rarely compliments anyone's work.
We were not, 'praise be' [='thankfully'], required to join hands and sing songs.
(..) But I swore a sacred vow at the Godswood. I pledged my life to the Night's Watch. You're as stubborn as your father. And as honorable. I can imagine no higher praise. I didn't mean it as praise. Honor got your father killed. But if your mind is made up, I won't try to persuade you. (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: High Sparrow Season: 5 Episode 3