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

Korean society's perception of body ink has changed, and increasingly tattoos have become much more common and considered an artistic and creative way to express oneself.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2022

The quote comes from Hurston’s essay “How It Feels to Be Colored Me,” and the dance could be seen as exploring what it might mean to be free to express oneself, how it might feel.

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2021

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