assert oneself

assert (oneself)

To display self-confidence and strength of conviction, typically in the pursuit of something. Melanie is always so timid—I'm shocked she was able to assert herself to the boss today. You need to assert yourself and tell her how you really feel!
See also: assert
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

assert oneself

To act boldly or forcefully, especially in defending one's rights or stating an opinion.
See also: assert
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • assert
  • assert (oneself)
  • above
  • above (oneself)
  • above yourself
  • married
  • marry
  • marry above oneself
  • brazen
  • brazen it out, to
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Seeking additional services, applying for employment and taking care of one's health all require the ability to assert oneself. Stepping Up participants are taught six steps to self-advocacy:
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Thus, if the social skill of knowing how to assert oneself without being violent makes one's life better by improving interpersonal relationships, that skill will be used.
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Intended for children in grades 3-6, the activities range from learning how to assert oneself and develop basic time management to building teamwork skills to teaming up to make a coloring book for younger kids or writing poetry.
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Even political discrimination can affect one's ability to assert oneself. For example, Hispanic women who are not fluent in English or not U.S.
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