speak for (yourself)

to say what you really believe or think is true.

She should tell us what happened – I mean, she's an adult, she can speak for herself.

Usage notes: sometimes used to say you do not agree with what someone else has said:

“Without makeup a woman cannot be pretty.” “Speak for yourself. I think she's beautiful with no makeup at all.”

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