From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishtake pride in your work/appearance etctake pride in your work/appearance etcto do something very carefully and well, in a way that gives you a lot of satisfaction Your should take more pride in your work. She took great pride in her appearance. → pride
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take pride in your work/appearance etc• And taking Pride in their work ... behind the scenes of a top drama.• He takes pride in his appearance, setting a high standard to exemplify his healthy leadership style.• I take pride in my work-particularly my work as a health educator.• Muriel took pride in their appearance and tried to forget Stephen's late night and Lily's missing days.• The croft cottage was small, only two rooms, but she took pride in her work.• You have to take pride in your work.• In fact, a set of beautifully manicured nails is a sign of a woman who takes pride in her appearance. 