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have a word with oneself

idiom

To consider one's attitudes or behavior with a view to reform.


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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

    bad word

    A vulgar word.

  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

    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.

  7. 07

    breathe a word

    To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).

  8. 08

    buy a dog and bark oneself

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

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