Draw (oneself) up to (one's) full height In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "draw (oneself) up to (one's) full height", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2023-04-05 04:04

Meaning of Draw (oneself) up to (one's) full height

Synonyms:

rise to (one's) full height

Draw (oneself) up to (one's) full height verb phrase

 

 

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

 

The commander came and ordered all soldiers to draw themselves up to their full height.

He drew himself up to his full height when stepping onto the stage to receive his diploma.

I have drawn myself up to my full height as they called my name.

Other phrases about:

draw (one)self up

1. Stand as straight as one can

2. Stand up straight in order to show anger

 

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

Grammar and Usage of Draw (oneself) up to (one's) full height

Verb Forms

  • drew (oneself) up to (one's) full height
  • drawn (oneself) up to (one's) full height
  • drawing (oneself) up to (one's) full height

The verb "draw" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Draw (oneself) up to (one's) full height

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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