deny (oneself)

deny (oneself)

To deprive oneself (of something). I'm denying myself desserts right now, while I'm on this diet. Learning to deny yourself is an integral part of Lent.
See also: deny
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • deny
  • at a disadvantage
  • address comments or remarks to
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
  • away from it all
  • (the) odds are against (something)
  • a run on (something)
  • (something) is over (one's) head
  • a rush on (something)