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1. Consider or think carefully about, as in She reflected on her country's role in history. [c. 1600] A closely related phrase is on due reflection, meaning "after careful consideration." For example, On due reflection I decided to vote for the incumbent. 2. reflect on one. Give evidence of one's qualities, as in The hasty preparation of this report will reflect on you. [Second half of 1600s]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): reflect (back) (up)on someone or something
to remember or think about someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) • When I ref lect back on the years I spent with my parents, I think I had a good childhood. • I like to ref lect on my great-grandmother.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs