shrouk Hammad
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English Idioms

when should I use the idiom (get above yourself) ? also I'd like to know if it's similar to (get over yourself)or not? and what's the equivalent idiom in the Egyptian Arabic?

 Thanks in advance

2017년 4월 14일 오후 1:05
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The preposition certainly changes the meaning, so here are some explanations:

to get above yourself - this means you think you are superior to others when you're really not.

to get over yourself - this means you stop being so preoccupied with your own thoughts (check the phrasal verb, to get over something)

...and for a bonus...

to get ahead of yourself - this means you're too eager to move forward and you're not planning properly or thinking about things that you should consider right now

2017년 4월 14일
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En grec on utilise l'expression " ξεπέρασε τον εαυτό του" : ça veut dire, il a reussi de vaincre lui-même, de surmonter des difficultés qui l'empechaient de faire quelque chose...il a devenu meilleur qu'avant
2017년 4월 14일
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thanks  a lot :))) .so if someone is constantly showing off his brands of clothes or how much money they earn and always speaking about being from an upper social class . can I use get above yourself in this case?
2017년 4월 14일
sorry flora. I can't understand :D
2017년 4월 14일