come to oneself
To gain consciousness or self-control.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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adorn oneself with borrowed plumes
To claim the honor of another for oneself.
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
- 03
apply oneself
Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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be oneself
To behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.
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bear oneself
To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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box oneself into a corner
To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
Last updated August 10, 2026