impress (someone) with (something)

impress (someone) with (something)

To please and affect someone by exhibiting a particular skill or manner. You really impressed the committee with your bold plan for the initiative. I think she'll make a great receptionist—she certainly impressed me with her ability to stay calm under pressure. A: "Which of the interns should get the year-round position?" B: "I pick James—he really impressed me with his work ethic."

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impress someone with someone or something

to awe someone with someone or something. Are you trying to impress me with your wisdom? She impressed him with her friend, who was very tall.

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