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bear oneself

idiom
Meaning

To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.


Examples
SIMPLE

She knows how to bear herself with confidence in public.

CONTEXTUAL

Even during the difficult meeting, he managed to bear himself with grace and professionalism.

COMPLEX

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.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    adorn oneself with borrowed plumes

    To claim the honor of another for oneself.

  2. 02

    apply oneself

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

  3. 03

    average bear

    The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons

  4. 04

    be oneself

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

  5. 05

    bear a hand

    To make haste; to help quickly.

  6. 06

    bear away the bell

    To be superior in something.

  7. 07

    bear fruit

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

  8. 08

    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.

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