Ok, thanks.GenJen54 said:Nothing is wrong with "make someone proud."
To do someone proud means the same thing, but is a more informal, colloquial expression. It is not grammatically correct.
To do someone proud is an informal idiom meaning, to give or show (someone) good hospitality, treatment or ententertainment. "We always do them proud when they visit us."dathrilla said:Hi,
I've heard "do someone proud" a lot...Is it grammatically correct? what's wrong with "make someone proud" ?
Then why does Gen say it is not grammatically correct? I think an idiom/idiomatic usage should not be considered "incorrect" -- its being formal or informal is another thing.To do someone proud is an informal idiom meaning, to give or show (someone) good hospitality, treatment or ententertainment.
So do I.I understand it as in post #5.
adv., Idiom.
do one proud:
- to be a source of pride or credit to a person:Congratulations, you've done us proud!
- to treat someone or oneself generously or lavishly:She did her guests proud with that fabulous dinner
You got an American's opinion in post #4, which I totally agree with.Thank you, Veli and SS. Would some AE speaker please tell us what they think of it?
Thanks.