put oneself across
To explain one's ideas and opinions clearly so that another person can understand them and get a picture of your personality.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She finds it hard to put herself across in meetings.”
“During the interview, he spoke slowly and clearly to ensure he could put himself across to the hiring manager.”
“Despite her deep knowledge of the subject, she struggled to put herself across effectively, often leaving the audience confused about her true intentions.”
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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