Idiom of the day :- Give a good/bad account of oneself

Idiom of the day :- Give a good/bad account of oneself

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To win a promotion, Ken has to give a good account of himself. That is, he mustwin approval by showing that he has done well. If he gives a poor account of himself he’s likely to be demoted. ‘I once helped an old lady to cross the street,’ Ken said, hoping to give a good account of himself.