Give a good/poor account of yourself

usgb
phrase

To perform well or poorly in a particular situation.

In the interview, she gave a good account of herself, and the employers seemed impressed.
Visual representation of "give a good/poor account of yourself" - To perform well or poorly in a particular situation

Often appears as...

  • give a good account of oneself in a situation
  • give a poor account of oneself under pressure

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "give a good/poor account of yourself"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Situation Importance

The phrase is often used to describe performance in significant events or under scrutiny.

Illustration for Situation Importance
He was nervous but gave a good account of himself during the final game.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Self-Presentation

It's about portraying yourself well or poorly in front of others, especially in new or challenging situations.

Illustration for Self-Presentation
Despite her inexperience, she gave a good account of herself at the conference.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subtle Nuance

Implies an evaluation from others; your actions speak for you and leave an impression.

Illustration for Subtle Nuance
He messed up the speech and gave a poor account of himself to the audience.
Visual representation of the word "Give a good/poor account of yourself"

Never forget "Give a good/poor account of yourself"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it from MicrosoftGet it on AppGallery
Chrome

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension
Back to top