偉そうなふりをするの英語

give oneself grand airs

to pretend to be important

put on a bold front

to behave manfully―play the man

What have you done!

to take pride in―pride oneself on―plume oneself on―peacock oneself on―value oneself on―pique oneself on―glory in―anything

to look wise

He talks boastfully―holds himself proudly.

He is descended from a great man.

It is a magnificent sight.

to give a farewell dinner

to dare to do anything extravagant

to play the good old man

make ethereal

to redound to one's merit―do good―do an act of charity

the action of exhibiting courage

Great men will have genial natures.

an act of springing up suddenly

having the appearance as if one is very skilled and proficient

hit the big time

a great person

to put one through one's paces

the act of giving a big prize

Such is the youth and childhood of a great man.

to imitate the behaviour and appearance of others

He thinks himself to be somebody.

the condition of being powerful

an obstinate old man

the condition of preferring amateur performers

She has tact in dealing with people.