English

Verb

do someone proud

1. (idiomatic) To cause someone to feel pride, admiration, or satisfaction.
   • 1867, Anthony Trollope, The Last Chronicle of Barset, ch. 75,

     He very politely assured her that she would ‘do him proud’, whenever she might please to call at Hook Court.

   • 1913, Jack London, The Valley of the Moon, ch. 7,

     "Well, honest to God, it does me proud to meet you," he blurted out. "Shake hands."

   • 2008, "Calderwood praises character," www.sportinglife.com (UK), 13 May (retrieved 18 Jun. 2008),

     I was absolutely delighted with the way we competed and the players did me proud.