Draw yourself up/rise to your full height
verb
To stand as tall as possible, often to show dignity or determination.
When the manager criticized her work, she drew herself up to her full height and defended herself.
Often appears as...
- draw yourself up to confront
- draw yourself up in front of
verb
To prepare oneself mentally or emotionally, often in preparation for something challenging.
Before entering the exam room, he took a deep breath and drew himself up to his full height.
Often appears as...
- draw yourself up before
- draw yourself up in the face of
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To stand as tall as possible, often to show dignity or determination.
When the manager criticized her work, she drew herself up to her full height and defended herself.
Often appears as...
- draw yourself up to confront
- draw yourself up in front of
verb
To prepare oneself mentally or emotionally, often in preparation for something challenging.
Before entering the exam room, he took a deep breath and drew himself up to his full height.
Often appears as...
- draw yourself up before
- draw yourself up in the face of
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Confidence Display
The phrase often shows one's self-assurance and confidence in a challenging situation.
Challenged by the debate opponent, she drew herself up to her full height and spoke with conviction.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Stance
It literally involves straightening your back and shoulders; the action complements the feeling.
He drew himself up to his full height as the national anthem began to play.
Pro Tip 3/3Assertiveness
Used when someone displays dignity in response to disrespect or criticism.
Despite the scorn, she drew herself up to her full height and exited the room proudly.
Pro Tip 1/3Confidence Display
The phrase often shows one's self-assurance and confidence in a challenging situation.
Challenged by the debate opponent, she drew herself up to her full height and spoke with conviction.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Stance
It literally involves straightening your back and shoulders; the action complements the feeling.
He drew himself up to his full height as the national anthem began to play.
Pro Tip 3/3Assertiveness
Used when someone displays dignity in response to disrespect or criticism.
Despite the scorn, she drew herself up to her full height and exited the room proudly.
Pro Tip 1/3Confidence Display
The phrase often shows one's self-assurance and confidence in a challenging situation.
Challenged by the debate opponent, she drew herself up to her full height and spoke with conviction.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Stance
It literally involves straightening your back and shoulders; the action complements the feeling.
He drew himself up to his full height as the national anthem began to play.
Pro Tip 3/3Assertiveness
Used when someone displays dignity in response to disrespect or criticism.
Despite the scorn, she drew herself up to her full height and exited the room proudly.
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