To show modesty towards something or someone
To express humility
He has singly brought up his business over the last twenty one years and does not hide his light under a bushel.
No matter how much he tries, his talkative and over enthusiastic nature does not allow him to hide his light under a bushel.
She ranked number one in the university and still hides her light under a bushel. Her family must be so proud.
The man kept hiding his light under a bushel even though the whole neighbourhood is aware of his cleanliness initiatives for the society.
I am aware that although hiding his light under a bushel will be better but choose to let people know of his courageous acts.
It is important that a person is able to hide his light under a bushel since that shows his true character towards his achievements.
There is no origin for this idiom
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