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burst with pride

to be full as if to the bursting point with pride. My parents were bursting with pride when I graduated from college. I almost burst with pride when I was chosen for the first prize.

See also: burst

pride and joy

Fig. something or someone that one is very proud of. (Often in reference to a baby, a car, a house, etc. Fixed order.) And this is our little pride and joy, Roger. Fred pulled up in his pride and joy and asked if I wanted a ride.

See also: and, joy

Pride goes before a fall. and Pride goeth before a fall.

Prov. If you are too proud and overconfident, you will make mistakes leading to your defeat. (Biblical.) Sue: I'm the best student in my history class. I'm sure I can pass the exam without studying very hard. Sam: Be careful. Pride goes before a fall, you know.

See also: before, fall, goes

pride oneself in something and pride oneself on something

to take pride in one of one's qualities or accomplishments. She prides herself in her ability to spot a shoplifter. I pride myself on my ability to find compromises.

See also: oneself

swallow one's pride

Fig. to forget one's pride and accept something humiliating. I had to swallow my pride and admit that I was wrong. When you're trying to master a new skill, you find yourself swallowing your pride quite often.

See also: swallow

take pride in someone or something

to be proud of someone or something. I take a great deal of pride in my children. She takes pride in her work and it shows in her products.

See also: take

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have/take pride of place

if something takes pride of place, it is in the best position to be seen by a lot of people Bella's show-jumping trophies take pride of place in the display cabinet.

See also: have, place

Pride comes before a fall.  (British & Australian) also Pride goes before a fall. (American)

something that you say which means if you are too confident about yourself, something bad will happen to show you that you are not as good as you think you are Just because you did well in your exams doesn't mean you can stop working. Pride comes before a fall.

See swallow pride

See also: before, come, fall

swallow your pride

to accept that you have to do something that you think is embarrassing or that you think you are too good to do Swallow your pride and call your daughter to tell her you're sorry.

See swallow the bait, one swallow doesn't make a summer

See also: swallow

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pride yourself on something

to value a special ability that you have He prides himself on his teaching.

pride and joy

a person or thing that gives great pleasure and satisfaction Her garden is her pride and joy.

See also: and, joy

swallow your pride

to admit that you have been wrong about someone or something He swallowed his pride and called his daughter to apologize. I swallowed my pride and asked for a second chance.

Usage notes: often said about something that has embarrassed you

See also: swallow

take pride (in somebody/something)

to feel pleased about someone or what they have done They take pride in their son's many accomplishments. He takes pride in the fact that he's never asked his parents for any money.

See also: take