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

But two new books share an exasperation with the common sentiment that there’s never been a worse time to express oneself than the present.

From New York Times • Nov. 29, 2023

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

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