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.
(..) you better watch your tone " " You're grounded for a week with no telephone " " Don't let me hear you cry, don't let me hear you moan " " You gotta praise the Lord when you're in my home " " Dio, can you hear me? I am lost and so alone " " I'm asking for your guidance " " Won't you come down (..)2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny