draw (one)self up



draw (one)self up

1. To stand up straight, as tall as one can. I know you feel self-conscious about being so much taller than everyone else, but please, try to draw yourself up for the group photo.
2. To stand up straight in a show of indignation. After Andrew made those rude comments about me, I drew myself up and stormed out of the office.
See also: draw, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Neelima-Indian, Marathi, Hindi, Telugu
Priscillapri-SIL-ə (English), pree-SHEEL-lah (Italian)English, French, Italian, Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Manana-Georgian
Celyn-Welsh
Brooks[bru:ks]
Arnot['a:nət]