do somebody an honour

do (one) an honor

To do something that makes one feel very proud. You've done me an honor by choosing me as your best man. It means a lot to me. Do you really think you did your parents an honor by getting into a fight at school today? Thank you, you've certainly done me an honor bestowing this award upon me.

See also: an, honor

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do somebody an ˈhonour

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do somebody the ˈhonour (of doing something)

(formal) do something to make somebody feel very proud and pleased: Would you do me the honour of dining with me?

See also: an, honour, somebody

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