give a good account of oneself
To act in a creditable manner.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She gave a good account of herself in the difficult interview.”
“Although he was the youngest player on the team, he gave a good account of himself during the championship match.”
“Despite the overwhelming pressure of the public debate, the candidate gave a good account of himself by answering every question with poise and clarity.”
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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adorn oneself with borrowed plumes
To claim the honor of another for oneself.
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all good
It's all good.
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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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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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bill of goods
A set of misleading or deceptive claims.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026