redeems oneself
Recovers lost honor
To redeem oneself is to restore one's reputation or standing after a failure, mistake, or disgrace.
The phrase implies making amends through subsequent good action: After botching the first presentation, she redeemed herself with a flawless pitch to the board.
One can also redeem oneself in one's own eyes, recovering self-respect after personal disappointment.
- riseMove to higher position
- atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
- repentanceRemorseful rejection of past wrongs
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- salvationDeliverance from harm
contrition · accountability · restitution · apology · absolution · bridge-building · trust-building · grace · correction · spiritual renewal · humility · compensation · transcendence · integrity · community service · clean slate · turning over a new leaf · problem-solving
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