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- [giv ey goo d uh-kount uhv, ov wuhn-self, wuhnz-]
- /gɪv eɪ gʊd əˈkaʊnt ʌv, ɒv wʌnˈsɛlf, wʌnz-/
- /ɡɪv ə ɡʊd əˈkaʊnt əv ˌwʌnˈself/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [giv ey goo d uh-kount uhv, ov wuhn-self, wuhnz-]
- /gɪv eɪ gʊd əˈkaʊnt ʌv, ɒv wʌnˈsɛlf, wʌnz-/
Definitions of give a good account of oneself words
- phrase give a good account of oneself If you say that someone gave a good account of themselves in a particular situation, you mean that they performed well, although they may not have been completely successful. 0
- noun give a good account of oneself to perform well 0
- noun give a good account of oneself to acquit oneself creditably 0
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Parts of speech for Give a good account of oneself
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give a good account of oneself popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for give a good account of oneself
verb give a good account of oneself
- advertise — If someone or something advertises a particular quality, they show it in their appearance or behaviour.
- shovel — an implement consisting of a broad blade or scoop attached to a long handle, used for taking up, removing, or throwing loose matter, as earth, snow, or coal.
- crow — A crow is a large black bird which makes a loud, harsh noise.
- gasconade — extravagant boasting; boastful talk.
- flaunt — to parade or display oneself conspicuously, defiantly, or boldly.
Antonyms for give a good account of oneself
verb give a good account of oneself
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- deprecate — If you deprecate something, you criticize it.
- fail — to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved: The experiment failed because of poor planning.
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