find oneself

Become aware of what one wishes and can best do in life. For example, At last he's found himself—he really loves teaching . The same idea was sometimes put as to find one's feet , transferring a baby's new ability to stand or walk to a person becoming conscious of his or her abilities. [Late 1800s]
Discover where one is; also, how one is feeling. For example, He suddenly found himself on the right street , or To my surprise I find myself agreeing with you . [Mid-1400s]

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All Obama has on his side are the facts; in Washington, usually an unfortunate situation in which to find oneself.

I understand how one can find oneself extremely alone in the fashion universe.

Tell me now—is it really as bad as they say to find oneself behind bolt and bar?

Never before in the world has the opportunity been so vast; it is a fearful thing to find oneself among realities.

When we come out we have to pass through the butcher's shop, and one may find oneself running into the interior of a sheep.

It would be hard indeed to find oneself laughed at by a sude New Yorker, and yet—well, he seemed to mean it, too.

Concerted action demands a surrender of individuality, the power to find oneself in the ranks with ones equals.

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