give a good account of oneself
Related to give a good account of oneself: give oneself over to, give oneself airs
give a good account of (oneself)
To perform well or admirably. I'm worried that I didn't give a good account of myself in that job interview today.
See also: account, give, good, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give a good account of oneself
Fig. to do (something) well or thoroughly. John gave a good account of himself when he gave his speech last night. Mary was not feeling well, and she didn't give a good account of herself in last night's game.
See also: account, give, good, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
give a good account of oneself
Behave or perform creditably, as in Harry gave a good account of himself over the last few months, or The company will probably give a good account of itself in the next quarter. This expression transfers a financial reckoning to other affairs. [c. 1600]
See also: account, give, good, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- give a good account of
- give a good account of (oneself)
- give a good account of yourself
- give an account to (someone)
- give an account
- give an account of (someone or something)
- on no account
- give an account of (someone or something) to (someone)
- charge (something) (up) to (something)
- charge up to