express itself/themselves
idiom
of feelings
: to become known or seen as the result of a particular action
His rage and frustration expressed themselves as/in/through temper tantrums.
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Looking further into the future, accurate body tracking options would allow users to express themselves by wearing digital fashion which other users can see.
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Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Six Cidermakers to Watch Dwinell Country Ales Almira French CiderPhoto by Travis Rainey, Styling by Megan Paetzhold
Dwinell Country Ales - Almira
Goldendale, Washington
Dwinell’s hands-off approach to fermentation allows its beers, wines, and ciders to express themselves as nature intended.
—Beth Demmon, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
Finding other outlets for your child to express themselves and connect with others could go a long way toward decreasing their dependence on you to do all that listening.
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
World & Nation Abduction, torture, rape: Conflict in Congo worsens, says U.N.
Dec. 27, 2022
War Child, an organization focused on helping children in conflict, uses movement, song and play to help troubled youth express themselves.
—Sam Mednick and Ruth Alonga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Six Cidermakers to Watch Dwinell Country Ales Almira French CiderPhoto by Travis Rainey, Styling by Megan Paetzhold
Dwinell Country Ales - Almira
Goldendale, Washington
Dwinell’s hands-off approach to fermentation allows its beers, wines, and ciders to express themselves as nature intended.
—Beth Demmon, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
Finding other outlets for your child to express themselves and connect with others could go a long way toward decreasing their dependence on you to do all that listening.
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
World & Nation Abduction, torture, rape: Conflict in Congo worsens, says U.N.
Dec. 27, 2022
War Child, an organization focused on helping children in conflict, uses movement, song and play to help troubled youth express themselves.
—Sam Mednick and Ruth Alonga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Express itself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/express%20itself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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