express (oneself)
express (oneself)
To share one's thoughts or feelings in a particular way, often through art. I use art therapy as a way to get children to express themselves.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
express oneself
Reveal or portray one's feelings or views through speech, writing, some form of art, or behavior. For example, I find it hard to express myself in Italian, or Helen expresses herself through her painting, or Teenagers often express themselves through their attire, haircuts, and the like. [Mid-1500s]
See also: express
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- express oneself
- art
- art for art's sake
- be art and part of
- be art and part of (something)
- a thing or two
- thing or two
- the avant-garde
- garde
- have (something) off to a fine art