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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The goal is to is to extract the best qualities from each parcel, allowing the vineyard to express itself fully, which carries over into the winemaking process. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 In every discussion, create a systematic opportunity for everyone to express themselves. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 This method of dressing led these individuals to express themselves uniquely outside of school or on leisure days. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025 Every young person deserves a safe online space to express themselves freely, without the looming threat of exploitation or harm. Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for express itself/themselves

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“Express itself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/express%20itself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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