get over oneself
To cease to be vain and self-obsessed.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You need to get over yourself and listen to others.”
“He thinks he is the most important person here, but he really needs to get over himself.”
“The actor finally got over himself after years of criticism, realizing that his ego was damaging his professional relationships.”
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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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as it gets
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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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026