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pronoun
Idioms1.
a person's self (used for emphasis or reflexively): One often hurts oneself accidentally.
2.
be oneself,
a.
to be in one's normal state of mind or physical condition.
b.
to be unaffected and sincere: One makes more friends by being oneself than by putting on airs.
3.
by oneself,
a.
without a companion; alone.
b.
through one's own efforts; unaided: to become a millionaire by oneself.
4.
come to oneself,
a.
Also, come to. to regain consciousness.
b.
Also, come to one's self.to regain one's self-possession; come to one's senses.
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By oneself
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Also, Archaic, one's self.
Origin:
1540–50; shortened form of one's self
1540–50; shortened form of one's self
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Idioms & Phrases
by oneself
Alone, unaccompanied; also, unassisted. For example, She enjoyed being by herself much of the time, or Brian can pick up his toys by himself. [c. a.d. 1000]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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