She traveled across the country to find herself.
find oneself
idiomTo learn, or attempt to learn, the essence or nature of one's character and the aims or desires one pursues in life.
After quitting his stressful job, he spent a year abroad hoping to find himself.
Disillusioned by the rigid expectations of his upbringing, he retreated into solitude to find himself and determine his true purpose in life.
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adorn oneself with borrowed plumes
To claim the honor of another for oneself.
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apply oneself
Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.
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barn find
A valuable item recovered from poor storage, such as a suburban garage, farm shed, etc., where it had been more or less forgotten; especially a vintage automobile.
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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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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.
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buy a dog and bark oneself
To do something that one has hired someone else to do.
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carry oneself
To move, especially emphasizing the manner in which one moves.
Last updated April 17, 2026