词汇 | to do someone proud |
释义 | (redirected from to do someone proud)do someone proudto make someone proud. Bill's kids sure did him proud at the boat race. Mary resolved she would do her friends proud. do someone proud1. Also, do credit to someone. Be a source of honor, distinction, or pride. For example, She did us proud, handling the problem with such aplomb, or Your new title does you credit. [Early 1800s] 2. Treat someone or oneself generously or extravagantly, as in You really did us proud with that banquet. [Early 1800s] do someone proud1 act in a way that gives someone cause to feel pleased or satisfied. 2 treat someone with lavish generosity or honour. informaldo (one) proud To act or perform in a way that gives cause for pride. do someone proud, toTo make much of, to extend lavish hospitality. This turn of phrase dates from the nineteenth century. “You’ve done yourselves proud,” wrote Mark Twain in Innocents at Home (1872). |
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