do someone proud
do (one or oneself) proud
1. To do something well and cause one or oneself to feel pride as a result. You really directed a fantastic play, Janet—you've done yourself proud! I know that math is a tough subject for you, so you really did me proud by getting an A- this semester.
2. To be very kind, magnanimous, or conscientious when hosting one. Oh, I had a wonderful stay at Anna's house—she was a very attentive host and really did me proud.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
do someone proud
1. 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]
See also: proud, someone
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
do someone proud
1 act in a way that gives someone cause to feel pleased or satisfied. 2 treat someone with lavish generosity or honour. informalSee also: proud, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
do someone proud, to
To 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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The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- kick (oneself) for (doing something)
- wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
- wash hands of
- wash one's hands of
- wash your hands of
- wash your hands of somebody/something
- wash your hands of something/someone
- keep in sight
- keep sight of
- keep sight of somebody/something