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put oneself across

idiom
Meaning

To explain one's ideas and opinions clearly so that another person can understand them and get a picture of your personality.


Examples
SIMPLE

She finds it hard to put herself across in meetings.

CONTEXTUAL

During the interview, he spoke slowly and clearly to ensure he could put himself across to the hiring manager.

COMPLEX

Despite her deep knowledge of the subject, she struggled to put herself across effectively, often leaving the audience confused about her true intentions.

Anchors to
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  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

    be oneself

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

  4. 04

    bear oneself

    To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    buy a dog and bark oneself

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

  7. 07

    carry oneself

    To move, especially emphasizing the manner in which one moves.

  8. 08

    come to oneself

    To gain consciousness or self-control.

Last updated April 17, 2026