be etc above oneself

be etc above oneself
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1)

We all felt that she was a bit above herself — Мы все чувствовали, что она стала задаваться

The guy got quite above himself — Парень стал откровенно задирать нос

2)

The children have been above themselves ever since the parents left — Дети на головах ходят с тех пор, как уехали родители

The boy is getting far above himself, that's for sure — Парень явно отбивается от рук


Новый англо-русский словарь современной разговорной лексики. - М.:«Русский язык-Медиа» . . 2003.

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