do someone proud



do someone proud

1. Also, do credit to someone. Be a source of honor, distinction, or pride. For example, She did us proud, handling the problem with such aplomb, or Your new title does you credit. [Early 1800s]
2. Treat someone or oneself generously or extravagantly, as in You really did us proud with that banquet. [Early 1800s]
See also: proud

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
France-French
Eoforwine-Anglo-Saxon
Alard-Ancient Germanic
Bamber['bæmbə]
Ulick-Irish
EsterES-ter (Finnish)Spanish, Portuguese, Czech, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Finnish