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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For many teens and tweens, social media can be an exciting rite of passage—an opportunity to connect with friends or express themselves in creative ways.
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Ella Cerón, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Like Tems, many African artists have discovered one-of-a-kind ways to express themselves that cannot fit into one box while staying true to their roots.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
At a time when teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and New York Mets were offering similar money but letting players express themselves, the Yankees appear to have erected an unnecessary obstacle.
—Marc Edelman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The two created the digital platform, which provides LGBTQ+ youth a safe space to express themselves, in May 2024.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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Ella Cerón, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Like Tems, many African artists have discovered one-of-a-kind ways to express themselves that cannot fit into one box while staying true to their roots.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
At a time when teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and New York Mets were offering similar money but letting players express themselves, the Yankees appear to have erected an unnecessary obstacle.
—Marc Edelman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The two created the digital platform, which provides LGBTQ+ youth a safe space to express themselves, in May 2024.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Express itself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/express%20itself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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