戴高帽
to receive a flattery or compliment; to flatter (来源：老牌的英语学习网站 http://www.EnglishCN.com)

[e.g]
I guess he was just flattering me.
我猜想他只是在给我戴高帽。

这里要提到的是high-hat不是戴高帽的意思，而是有snobbish 势利的意思。

high-hat
To treat in a condescending or supercilious manner.
瞧不起，势利地对待

high-hat
 adj.
Snobbish; haughty.
势利的；态度行为傲慢的