fare onore
Italian
Etymology
Literally, "to do honor." Compare French faire honneur.
Verb
fare onore
- (transitive with a) to act in a way that confers respect, esteem, or honor (to) (someone); to act honorably; to do justice (to)
- Sono maestre che fanno onore alla loro professione.
- They are teachers who do justice to their profession.
- (transitive with a) to render (someone) worthy of honor
- Ha delle maniere spicce che non gli fanno honore.
- He has some offhand manners that are not admirable.