PRIDE (noun)
a feeling of satisfaction and pleasure that you get when you (or people connected with you) have done something great
1. TAKE PRIDE IN SOMETHING
get a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction
- I take pride in my work.
2. GREAT/ FIERCE PRIDE
a strong feeling of pride
- We take great pride in our grandchildren.
- My family is well-known for our fierce pride.
3. HURT SOMEONE’S PRIDE
make someone feel bad about themselves
- You shouldn’t have told him to get a job. That must have hurt his pride.
4. MY PRIDE AND JOY
somebody or something that makes you feel extremely proud
- Come, I’ll show you our conservatory. It’s our pride and joy.
5. SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE
hide your feelings of pride
- I think you should swallow your pride and accept their offer. You need their help.
6. A BLOW TO SOMEONE’S PRIDE
something that hurts someone’s pride
- Sue’s rejection was a severe blow to his pride.
7. DO SOMETHING WITH PRIDE (look, wear etc.)
- She looked at her newborn son with pride.
- I wear my uniform with pride.
8. DO SOMETHING OUT OF PRIDE
do something only because you are too proud
- I think it was silly of her to quit her job out of pride.
9. DO SOMETHING WITH YOUR PRIDE INTACT
do something without getting your pride hurt
- She’s got through the divorce with her pride intact.
10. SWELL WITH PRIDE
appear very proud
- Her father swelled with pride as she held up the trophy.
11. A SOURCE OF PRIDE
the thing or person that makes you proud
- Success in football is a source of national pride.
12. SALVAGE PRIDE
avoid complete failure
- England salvaged a little pride with a last-minute goal.
13. A MATTER OF PRIDE
a situation that involves pride
- It’s a matter of pride for her that she never calls her ex-husband for help.
14. FILL WITH PRIDE
give a strong feeling of pride
- Meeting Nelson Mandela filled me with great pride.
15. A STRONG SENSE OF PRIDE
the ability to feel pride
- Our staff need to develop a strong sense of pride in their abilities.
16. CIVIC PRIDE
pride in your city
- Festivals bring people together and offer opportunities for civic pride.
17. FOOLISH PRIDE
feeling proud, but not showing good judgement
- Why don’t you put aside your foolish pride and to talk to him? He needs you.
18. WOUNDED PRIDE
pride that has been hurt
- Paul admits that his wounded pride was the main motive behind his actions
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19. BEAM WITH PRIDE
smile with pride
- Rachel was beaming with pride as she announced the date of their wedding.
