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.
See also:
  • 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