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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Campuses should be hotbeds of political and philosophical debate — places where students and faculty feel free to express themselves, regardless of whether their opinions are popular.
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David Paterson, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
Interestingly, even offline, those who thought their views were unpopular were far less likely to express themselves.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The decision was met with delight by some students, who have long wanted to express themselves freely in their appearance.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
With nothing left to play for this season, Liverpool is free to express themselves with reckless abandon, which should lead to a highly entertaining game for the neutral.
—The Athletic, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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David Paterson, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
Interestingly, even offline, those who thought their views were unpopular were far less likely to express themselves.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The decision was met with delight by some students, who have long wanted to express themselves freely in their appearance.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
With nothing left to play for this season, Liverpool is free to express themselves with reckless abandon, which should lead to a highly entertaining game for the neutral.
—The Athletic, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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“Express itself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/express%20itself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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