To be precisely what it claims or appears to be; to live up to its description or promise without exaggeration or deception.
📖 general
General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.
to represent something accurately and fairly
A situation in which one must succeed or risk terrible consequences; a last desperate effort.
To behave honorably, morally, or appropriately, especially in a difficult situation; to do what is expected of one by ethical standards.
to carry out a special task as a gesture of respect
To consider the facts and logical consequences of a situation to draw a conclusion.
To perform the necessary or appropriate action or task.
To act in a morally correct or ethically sound way, even if it is difficult or goes against personal interest.
To be the person who speaks or negotiates, especially on behalf of a group or in a situation where communication is key.
To achieve the desired result; to be effective in solving a problem or fulfilling a need.
To achieve financial success or prosperity as a result of acting ethically, morally, or philanthropically.
To accomplish something seemingly difficult or impossible through clever, deceptive, or simple means that hide the actual effort or method.