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get over oneself

idiom
Meaning

To cease to be vain and self-obsessed.


Examples
SIMPLE

You need to get over yourself and listen to others.

CONTEXTUAL

He thinks he is the most important person here, but he really needs to get over himself.

COMPLEX

The actor finally got over himself after years of criticism, realizing that his ego was damaging his professional relationships.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    adorn oneself with borrowed plumes

    To claim the honor of another for oneself.

  2. 02

    apply oneself

    Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.

  3. 03

    as it gets

    As it is possible to be.

  4. 04

    be oneself

    To behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.

  5. 05

    bear oneself

    To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.

  6. 06

    been there, done that, got the T-shirt

    Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.

  7. 07

    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.

  8. 08

    buy a dog and bark oneself

    To do something that one has hired someone else to do.

Last updated April 17, 2026