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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There is no doubt that social media has allowed youth to express themselves in creative ways, and can connect people instantaneously even across continents.
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Elle Olivia was created to allow girls to express themselves and see a world where anything is possible.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Sep. 2024
Some people struggled to express themselves without disparaging the other side.
—Terry Szuplat, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
With so many ringtones now available, though, the sounds say more about how people express themselves — and what can cause stress and anxiety.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 23 June 2024
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Elle Olivia was created to allow girls to express themselves and see a world where anything is possible.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Sep. 2024
Some people struggled to express themselves without disparaging the other side.
—Terry Szuplat, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
With so many ringtones now available, though, the sounds say more about how people express themselves — and what can cause stress and anxiety.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 23 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for express itself/themselves
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