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Debpriya De Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Do well for oneself
What is the meaning of the idiom "do well for oneself" as in "My friend does well for himself" ?
Does it mean that my friend earns a lot of money ?
Does it mean that my friend earns a lot of money ?
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I'd say it's more like "to give/make a good accounting of yourself," which is a very general assessment of a person's character, stature, and abilities in terms of the standards of the group in which he's being considered. I know that sounds like a lot of bull, but it's the best I could come up with on short notice. I suppose if the context makes it clear, it could refer only to money.
- I'd say it's more like "to give/make a good accounting of yourself," which is a very general assessment of a person's character, stature, and abilities in terms of the standards of the group in which he's being considered.
- I know that sounds like a lot of bull, but it's the best I could come up with on short notice.
- I suppose if the context makes it clear, it could refer only to money.
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Debpriya DeMy friend does well for himself."
Does it mean that my friend earns a lot of money ?I'd say it's more like "to give/make a good accounting of yourself," which is a very general assessment of a person's character, stature, and abilities in terms of the standards of the group in which he's being considered.
I know that sounds like a lot of bull, but it's
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