bear oneself

adorn oneself with borrowed plumes

To claim the honor of another for oneself.

apply oneself

Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.

average bear

The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons

be oneself

To behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.

bear a hand

To make haste; to help quickly.

bear away the bell

To be superior in something.

bear fruit

To produce good results; to yield benefits; to succeed.

bear in mind

To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.