reflect on something

reflect on something
reflect on (someone/something) to influence the reputation of a person, group, or organization.

The outstanding work of our scientists reflects well on the entire university.

If someone on our staff does a bad job, it reflects badly on all of us.

Usage notes: always used with an adverb and said of both good and bad influences on a reputation

New idioms dictionary. 2014.

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