bear oneself
To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She knows how to bear herself with confidence in public.”
“Even during the difficult meeting, he managed to bear himself with grace and professionalism.”
“The young diplomat was trained to bear herself with such poise that she could navigate even the most hostile political environments without revealing her true intentions.”
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adorn oneself with borrowed plumes
To claim the honor of another for oneself.
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apply oneself
Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.
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average bear
The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons
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bad news bears
Said of someone or something that will bring disaster or bad fortune to one.
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be oneself
To behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.
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bear a hand
To make haste; to help quickly.
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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bear fruit
To produce good results; to yield benefits; to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026