Lend (oneself) to (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lend (oneself) to (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-03-01 10:03

Meaning of Lend (oneself) to (something)

Lend (oneself) to (something) informal verb phrase

If you lend yourself to something, you give your talent, skills, or effort to assist in some task, project, endeavor, etc.

She lent herself to a new TV show as an MC.

Peter has lent himself to many different films.

Other phrases about:

hit/strike the right/wrong note
To be perfectly suitable/not suitable for a particular situation; to do something totally right/wrong
(right) up your alley

Being perfectly suitable for one's interests or abilities

Fit Like A Glove

1. (Said of clothing items) To fit perfectly.
2. To be suitable for someone.

the best of a bad bunch/lot

The best person or the best thing of a group in which none is good.

be tailor-made

1. Of clothing, to have been specially made to fit a particular person.

2. To be perfectly suitable for something or someone.

Grammar and Usage of Lend (oneself) to (something)

Verb Forms

  • to lend (oneself) to (something)
  • lends (oneself) to (something)
  • lending (oneself) to (something)
  • lent (oneself) to (something)

The verb "lend" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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