knock oneself out
To go ahead; to do as one pleases; to enjoy oneself; to endeavor very hard at a task.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“If you want to eat all the cake, knock yourself out.”
“I have finished my part of the project, so knock yourself out if you want to add more changes.”
“If you are determined to pursue such a difficult path, then by all means, knock yourself out and see where it leads.”
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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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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.
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come to oneself
To gain consciousness or self-control.
Last updated August 10, 2026