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Jimmy Hung
2021-11-29 09:11
Do (someone or oneself) proud British old-fashioned phrase
To do something that causes you/someone to feel proud of yourself/you.
The fact that I have never missed a day's work in my life does me proud.
Congrats, Marry! I never thought you'd pull it off. You've done me proud!
To offer generous hospitality to someone, especially by providing them with lots of food.
He did me proud last night, so I'm thinking of repaying his hospitality someday.
We wish to thank the people of Vietnam for doing us proud during our recent visit.
The verb "do" must be conjugated according to its tense.
This phrase dates from the early 1800s.
Do you see anything wrong?
To say, or believe something or someone that seems completely crazy, delusional, or stupid
You spent 1000$ on a new pair of shoes! It is insanely crazy. You need your head examined.
