Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Russian term or phrase:
проявлять себя с лучшей стороны
English translation:
exhibit/show/reveal/demonstrate/ one's best qualities
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Valery Kaminski
Mar 4, 2008 10:55
16 yrs ago
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проявлять себя с лучшей стороны
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Can anyone think of a better way to say 'to give a good account of oneself' in this context:
'In any given situation, XXXX would give a good account of herself; she always remained composed during challenging situations and took decisions wisely and calmly.'
'В данной ситуации XXXX проявляла себя с лучшей стороны, никогда не терялась в трудных ситуациях, разумно и спокойно принимала решения.'
Thank you
Can anyone think of a better way to say 'to give a good account of oneself' in this context:
'In any given situation, XXXX would give a good account of herself; she always remained composed during challenging situations and took decisions wisely and calmly.'
'В данной ситуации XXXX проявляла себя с лучшей стороны, никогда не терялась в трудных ситуациях, разумно и спокойно принимала решения.'
Thank you
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Nov 19, 2010 17:54: Valery Kaminski Created KOG entry
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Valery Kaminski
Belarus
Belarus
Native in Russian
Specializes in field
Belarus
Commitment and experience, here and now
Native in: Russian
Works in: English to Russian, Belarusian to English, Russian to English, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
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80
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exhibit/show/reveal/demonstrate/ one's best qualities
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Alexander Onishko
Native in Russian
Veni Vidi Vici
Native in: Russian 
, Ukrainian
Works in: Russian to English, English to Russian, Ukrainian to English, and 5 more.
Related KudoZ points
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71
always did her best
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10 mins
Olga Arakelyan
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Native in Russian
Works in field
Russian Federation
Translating your ideas into reality
Native in: Russian 
Works in: English to Russian, German to Russian
Related KudoZ points
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16
would always show a right spirit
Just as a variant. Or could be "she would always show the best traits of her character"
+2
24 mins
natasha stoyanova
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
reliable and proficient
Native in: Bulgarian
Works in: English to Bulgarian, Arabic to Bulgarian, Arabic to English, and 4 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
demonstrate his/her/their better side
(would always) demonstrate best skills/features
Example sentence:
My Better Side. I wished all this
+1
2 hrs
tatyana000
Native in English
Fast and Accurate
Native in: English
Works in: Russian to English, French to English, Italian to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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12
always put her best foot forward
another suggestion, if you'd like to be more idiomatic.
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