impress by
impress by (something)
To please and affect someone by exhibiting a particular skill or manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "impress" and "by." I'm very impressed by your ability to stay calm under pressure, which is certainly what we need in a receptionist. You really impressed the committee by your bold thinking.
See also: by, impress
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
impress someone by something
to make someone notice one's good qualities. You impress me by your willingness to serve. We were all impressed by your candor.
See also: by, impress
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- not do (someone or oneself) any favors
- identify with
- ask back
- (Is) this taken?
- angle
- angling
- interpret for
- interpret for (someone)
- rescue from
- rescue from (someone or something)