express oneself

Idioms  

1. Reveal or portray one's feelings or views through speech, writing, some form of art, or behavior. For example, I find it hard to express myself in Italian, or Helen expresses herself through her painting, or Teenagers often express themselves through their attire, haircuts, and the like. [Mid-1500s]

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Example Sentences

The punks rejected majoritarian culture and the constraints it attempted to impose, advocating instead for an individualism that included the freedom to express oneself without compromise.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

Freedom of expression is “a cornerstone of Danish democracy, and the freedom to express oneself is a central value in Danish society,” Hummelgaard said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 25, 2023

“DragCon presents an outlet and an avenue to safely, fully, and authentically express oneself, I say that with such fervency, because I myself was that person who needed that space.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2023

The First Amendment limits the power of any government agency to violate the right to generally express oneself, regardless of the content of the view or whether it’s offensive, politically incorrect or wrong.

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2022

It is impossible to express oneself in any other way so clearly and pithily.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque