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be modest about something

/bi ˈmɑdəst əˈbaʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ /biː ˈmɒdɪst əˈbaʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
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  1. 1 bir konuda alçakgönüllü olmak

Definition (English)

To avoid talking proudly about your own abilities, achievements or success.

Example Sentences

  1. Despite winning several international prizes, the young engineer is modest about her achievements.
    Birçok uluslararası ödül kazanmasına rağmen genç mühendis başarıları konusunda alçakgönüllü.
  2. There is no need to be modest about your skills in a job interview; employers want to hear what you can do.
    İş görüşmesinde becerileriniz konusunda alçakgönüllü olmanıza gerek yok; işverenler neler yapabildiğinizi duymak ister.

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