do someone proud
The idiom "do someone proud" means to make someone feel honored or pleased, often through actions or achievements.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To make someone feel honored or pleased due to one's actions or achievements.
Example
- She did her parents proud by graduating at the top of her class.
- The team did their coach proud by winning the championship.
C1General
(dated)To treat someone with exceptional generosity or hospitality.
Example
- They did their guests proud with a lavish banquet.
- The hosts did us proud with their warm welcome and exquisite dinner.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "do someone proud":
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