He looked very pleased with himself after winning the game.
pleased with oneself
idiomTo be happy about one's accomplishments, especially, to be more proud more than one should be.
She was clearly pleased with herself for finishing the difficult project ahead of the deadline.
Although his success was largely due to luck, he remained visibly pleased with himself throughout the entire evening.
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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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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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best pleased
displeased, upset, disgruntled
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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.
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carry oneself
To move, especially emphasizing the manner in which one moves.