He really did well for himself in his new career.
do well for oneself
idiomTo thrive or succeed.
After starting with nothing, she worked hard and did well for herself in the real estate business.
By diversifying his investments early, the entrepreneur did well for himself and eventually retired to a quiet life in the countryside.
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adorn oneself with borrowed plumes
To claim the honor of another for oneself.
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all very well
All right to a certain extent, but problematic beyond that, or for other people.
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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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as well
In addition; also.
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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 oneself
To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.
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box oneself into a corner
To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
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buy a dog and bark oneself
To do something that one has hired someone else to do.