walk tall

Idioms  

1. Show pride and self-confidence, as in The most important thing she taught us was to walk tall. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

Sonay Kartal can walk tall as she takes to Wimbledon's Centre Court for her first ever fourth round match at a Grand Slam.

From BBC

"I know what the truth is and I know how I’ve conducted myself, and I walk tall every day on that," he said.

From Salon

He likes to say that Maryland needs to “walk tall,” sounding like a coach before a big game.

From Washington Post

They must walk tall with graceful posture.

From Seattle Times

And when a young street tough clicks those digits again at the 5th Avenue Theatre, telegraphing fellow members of the Jets gang to walk tall in the opening moments of “West Side Story,” the snap is an invitation to a musical that remains stubbornly vibrant, exhilarating and meaningful.

From Seattle Times