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do someone proud
to make someone proud. Bill's kids sure did him proud at the boat race. Mary resolved she would do her friends proud.
do somebody proud
1. to feel very pleased about someone because they have done something well Once again, the armed forces have done us proud.
2. to treat a visitor or guest very well Rosemary did us proud with such a lovely lunch.
do somebody proud
1. (informal) to treat someone who is visiting you very well, especially by giving them lots of good food We had a lovely lunch. Rosemary did us proud.
2. (informal) to make someone proud of you by doing something very well Once again, the armed forces have done us proud.
do (one) proud
To act or perform in a way that gives cause for pride.