English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i always wanted to make you proud" Mean?
Learn what "i always wanted to make you proud" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I always wanted to make you proud.
This means the speaker has long hoped to earn approval or admiration from someone important.
From My Handsome Bodyguard, Episode 13
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they always wanted to make another person proud.
Usage Scenario
Use it in emotional conversations with family, partners, or mentors. It is sincere and warm, but not something you would say in casual small talk.
Better ways to say it
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I always wanted to make you proud.
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I've always wanted to make you proud.
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Make you proud.
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