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give a good account of oneself

idiom
Meaning

To act in a creditable manner.


Examples
SIMPLE

She gave a good account of herself in the difficult interview.

CONTEXTUAL

Although he was the youngest player on the team, he gave a good account of himself during the championship match.

COMPLEX

Despite the overwhelming pressure of the public debate, the candidate gave a good account of himself by answering every question with poise and clarity.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    adorn oneself with borrowed plumes

    To claim the honor of another for oneself.

  3. 03

    all good

    It's all good.

  4. 04

    apply oneself

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

  5. 05

    be oneself

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

  6. 06

    bear oneself

    To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.

  7. 07

    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.

  8. 08

    but good

    To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.

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