walk tall

To prove or display one's pride, confidence, or fortitude. I know a lot of people are upset, but you did the right thing, so walk tall. Even though it didn't perform well at the box office, he can walk tall in the knowledge that he made one of the greatest science fiction films of our generation.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

walk tall

Fig. to be brave and self-assured. I know I can walk tall because I'm innocent. You go out on that stage and walk tall. There is no reason to be afraid.

See also: tall, walk

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

walk tall

Show pride and self-confidence, as in The most important thing she taught us was to walk tall. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

walk tall

If you walk tall, you behave in a proud and confident way. I learned to walk tall, to hold my head up high and be proud of myself.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

walk tall

feel justifiable pride. informal

1992 Woman This week stop wishing you were somehow different. Start to walk tall!

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

walk ˈtall

feel proud and confident: When I finally got a job after years of unemployment, I felt I could walk tall again.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

walk tall

in. to be brave and self-assured. (see also stand tall.) I know I can walk tall because I’m innocent.

See also: tall, walk

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

walk tall, to

To show pride and self-confidence. This twentieth-century Americanism, transferring an upright posture to a sense of pride, gained currency in the 1970s from the motion picture Walking Tall (1973), a film so popular that three sequels were made. It was based on a real-life legendary southern sheriff, Buford Pusser, who rid his county of gambling, prostitution, and other crime. The term was current in Britain as well. In 1970, the Manchester Guardian had “Walk tall, sisters . . . One woman’s distinction adds a tiny bit to the stature of every other woman.”

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释义	walk tall walk tall To prove or display one's pride, confidence, or fortitude. I know a lot of people are upset, but you did the right thing, so walk tall. Even though it didn't perform well at the box office, he can walk tall in the knowledge that he made one of the greatest science fiction films of our generation. See also: tall, walk Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. walk tall Fig. to be brave and self-assured. I know I can walk tall because I'm innocent. You go out on that stage and walk tall. There is no reason to be afraid. See also: tall, walk McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. walk tall Show pride and self-confidence, as in The most important thing she taught us was to walk tall. [Colloquial; mid-1900s] See also: tall, walk The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. walk tall If you walk tall, you behave in a proud and confident way. I learned to walk tall, to hold my head up high and be proud of myself. See also: tall, walk Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. walk tall feel justifiable pride. informal 1992 Woman This week stop wishing you were somehow different. Start to walk tall! See also: tall, walk Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary walk ˈtall feel proud and confident: When I finally got a job after years of unemployment, I felt I could walk tall again. See also: tall, walk Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary walk tall in. to be brave and self-assured. (see also stand tall.) I know I can walk tall because I’m innocent. See also: tall, walk McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions walk tall, to To show pride and self-confidence. This twentieth-century Americanism, transferring an upright posture to a sense of pride, gained currency in the 1970s from the motion picture Walking Tall (1973), a film so popular that three sequels were made. It was based on a real-life legendary southern sheriff, Buford Pusser, who rid his county of gambling, prostitution, and other crime. The term was current in Britain as well. In 1970, the Manchester Guardian had “Walk tall, sisters . . . One woman’s distinction adds a tiny bit to the stature of every other woman.” See also: walk The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: walk tall, to stand tall what you are made of show (someone) what (one's) made of at (one's) doorstep at doorstep at the end of (one's) fingertips an all-out effort give (one) a run for (one's) money give someone a run for their money References in periodicals archive Winners Walk Tall addresses this crisis by reaching young people before they get off track. Jennings inspires youth to stand and 'walk tall' WALK TALL J Angela and Claire can now step out in confidence Keeping you on your toes; How we rose to the challenge of wearing heels London, Feb 18 (ANI): Forget bling-bling or branded clothes, the ladies are drawn to men who walk tall, with their back straight and bottom tucked in. Women find men who walk tall and straight most attractive Just raise your head above the wall No matter your height just simply walk tall The Most Wondrous of All; Your Poem COLIN MONTGOMERIE has spoken of the two key words from his sports psychologist which helped him win a phenomenal eighth Order of Merit title - 'walk tall'. Monty achieves tall order; GOLF Liverpudlians will always walk tall in a magnificent city forever proud. Letter: We will survive Teenagers can walk tall in these chunky sling-back loafers with silver snaffle trim. GOOD BUYS "So it was my mum who told me to walk tall when, I walk into chat-show studios. Dan stands tall A KIND-HEARTED shop owner has pledged to support meningitis survivor Ava Bainbridge to help her walk tall. Shoes fit for a little princess; Little survivor wins support of shop's owner Scots Labour leader Wendy Alexander said the commission "provides the opportunity for Scotland to walk tall in the Union, without walking out". Nat dig at parly team With such a lovely family we are sure you will always walk tall, from the Williams family in Liverpool. Messages of support pour in If you walk tall this conveys a confident and honest person. How to be noticed by the bosses; Jobs & New Directions To all along this beautiful coast, walk tall, your hospitality is, in our experience,absolutely unique. your LETTERS: Home sweet home Walk tall in platform lace-up trainers that look perfect worn with this season's Capri pants. HEAVEN SCENTS MENINGITIS victim Ava Bainbridge is to be fitted with specialist shoes to help her walk tall. New shoes are a real step forward for Ava; Special footwear for meningitis girl to help her walk
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