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take pride

idiom
Meaning

To be proud of (usually followed by in or of).


Examples
SIMPLE

I take pride in my work every single day.

CONTEXTUAL

She takes great pride in keeping her garden tidy and full of colorful flowers.

COMPLEX

The architect takes immense pride in the sustainable design of the building, which reflects his lifelong commitment to environmental conservation.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    cross to take up

    Alternative form of cross to bear.

  2. 02

    forget to take one's medication this morning

    To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.

  3. 03

    give and take

    A process of compromise or accommodation.

  4. 04

    give someone an inch and someone will take a mile

    Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.

  5. 05

    I take it

    Used to express one's understanding of another's position.

  6. 06

    kick ass and take names

    To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.

  7. 07

    let nature take its course

    To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.

  8. 08

    swallow one's pride

    To set aside one's feelings of pride and adopt a more humble or appropriate stance.

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