express itself/themselves
idiom
of feelings
: to become known or seen as the result of a particular action
His rage and frustration expressed themselves as/in/through temper tantrums.
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Concerned members of the general public should express themselves however possible.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
Like Tems, many African artists have discovered one-of-a-kind ways to express themselves that cannot fit into one box while staying true to their roots.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
Turn toward your partner, physically and emotionally, during times of vulnerability, and give them the time to express themselves fully.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
There are contradictions in the way people express themselves.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
Like Tems, many African artists have discovered one-of-a-kind ways to express themselves that cannot fit into one box while staying true to their roots.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
Turn toward your partner, physically and emotionally, during times of vulnerability, and give them the time to express themselves fully.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
There are contradictions in the way people express themselves.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Express itself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/express%20itself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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