(derogatory) to give oneself airs; to push oneself forward

not to stint oneself, not to deny oneself anything

(figuratively) to embrace with affection, to shower with affection

(informal) to relax, to kick up one's heels

(informal) to try to save face, to try to dig oneself out of the hole one has made; to grasp at straws

(informal) to try to save face, to try to dig oneself out of the hole one has made; to grasp at straws

to make a name for oneself

(figuratively, transitive with sur) to cut one's teeth

(figuratively) to look the other way, to bury one's head in the sand, to lie to oneself

to be in agreement, to be in concert