Reflected well, badly, etc. on somebody/something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "reflected well, badly, etc. on somebody/something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-06-04 02:06

Meaning of Reflected well, badly, etc. on somebody/something (redirected from reflect well, badly, etc. on somebody/something )

Reflect well, badly, etc. on somebody/something verb phrase

Used to say that someone or something influences someone or something else in a good, bad, etc. way

Having a good relationship with everyone on the team reflected well on his management skills

That I played truant reflected negatively on my school report.

This kind of behavior reflects very badly on you.

Other phrases about:

throw/put your weight behind something

Use one's influence and power to support someone

in (somebody's/something's) thrall/in thrall to somebody/something

To be under the control of someone or something

bulk large

Used to describe something that has great influence or importance

 

pressure (one) into (doing something)

To compel someone to do something

have friends in high places

To know powerful and influential people who can support you

Grammar and Usage of Reflect well, badly, etc. on somebody/something

Verb Forms

  • reflected well, badly, etc. on somebody/something
  • reflecting well, badly, etc. on somebody/something
  • reflects well, badly, etc. on somebody/something

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

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Give the benefit of the doubt

To decide to believe someone‘s saying although they may not tell the truth

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He said that he was late because he had an accident and I gave him the benefit of the doubt.

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