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give a good account of yourself — british phrase to behave or perform very well We gave a good account of ourselves, coming second overall. Thesaurus: to do something well or better than someone elsesynonym Main entry: account * * * give a good account of yourself : to perform… … Useful english dictionary
turn something to good account — turn (something) to (good) account formal : to gain or profit from (something) : to take advantage of (something) Is there a way to turn this situation to good account? • • • Main Entry: ↑account * * * put/turn sth to good acˈcount … Useful english dictionary
turn (something) to good account — turn/use (something) to good account formal to use something to produce good results. She turned her natural curiosity to good account by becoming a detective … New idioms dictionary
use (something) to good account — turn/use (something) to good account formal to use something to produce good results. She turned her natural curiosity to good account by becoming a detective … New idioms dictionary
put to good account — To put to good use, take advantage of • • • Main Entry: ↑account … Useful english dictionary
put something to good account — put/turn sth to good acˈcount f6 idiom (formal) to use sth in a good or helpful way • He turned his artistic talents to good account by becoming a sculptor. Main entry: ↑accountidiom … Useful english dictionary
turn to (good) account — turn to one s advantage. → account … English new terms dictionary
turn to good account — ► turn to (good) account turn to one s advantage. Main Entry: ↑account … English terms dictionary
turn to good account — index capitalize (seize the chance) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
give a good account of yourself — British to behave or perform very well We gave a good account of ourselves, coming second overall … English dictionary
give a good account of — phrasal : to acquit (oneself) well able to give a good account of himself in a street brawl W.J.Ghent … Useful english dictionary