do someone proud
do someone proud
act in a way that gives someone cause to feel pleased or satisfied
treat someone with lavish generosity or honour - informal
RELATED IDIOMS :
do a
behave in a manner characteristic of a specified person or thing – informal
2001 – Times - One reporter even got the brigadier in charge to DO A BLAIR and come over all emotional while discussing the cull.
do your head in = do your nut in
make you feel angry, worried, or agitated - British informal
do the honours
perform a social duty or small ceremony for others
do or die
persist in the face of great danger even if death is the result
1992 - Daily Star - It's do or die for Britain's fearless Rugby League lads Down Under as they prepare to face the Aussies in the Third and deciding Test.
do something to death
perform or repeat something so frequently that it becomes tediously familiar
do the trick
achieve the required result – informal
1990 - Niki Hill - Death Grows On You - I figured a box of candy would do the trick, would bring some colour back.
dos and don'ts
rules of behaviour
1999 - Alumnus - Volunteers are prepared well on cultural dos and don'ts before they leave for the field to serve.
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