Draw (one)self up In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "draw (one)self up", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2023-04-05 04:04

Meaning of Draw (one)self up

Draw (one)self up verb phrase

Stand as straight as one can

To measure your height, you need to draw yourself up.

Stand up straight in order to show anger

Ross drew himself up and walked away they mocked him.

Dad drew himself up and looked at me with angry eyes when I said I wanted to drop out of school.

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draw (oneself) up to (one's) full height

To stand up straight because one wants to show their anger, prestige or determination

rise to (one's) feet

To stand up. 

on (one's) hind legs

Used to say that someone stands upright, especially while giving a speech

leap to (one's) feet

To swiftly or suddenly stand up or leap up.

spring to (one's) feet

To stand up quickly

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