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ourselfenUK
our·self O0153100 (our-sĕlf′, är-)pron.1. Myself. Used as a reflexive when we is used instead of I by a singular speaker or author, as in an editorial or a royal proclamation. See Usage Note at myself.2. Nonstandard Ourselves. See Note at hisself.ourself (aʊəˈsɛlf) pronarchaic a variant of myself, formerly used by monarchs or editors in formal contextsour•self (ɑrˈsɛlf, aʊər-, ˌaʊ ər-) pron. 1. one's own person, individuality, etc., considered apart from others: It is for ourself that we must work harder. 2. (a form corresponding to ourselves, used by a single person, esp. in the formal or regal style, as we for I): We have taken unto ourself such powers as may be necessary. [1300–50] usage: See myself. TranslationsourselfenUK
scratch for (one)selfTo be self-sufficient. Now that you're a college student living on campus, you can't rely on your parents to take care of you—you need to scratch for yourself. I come from a big family, so I've been scratching for myself since I was a little kid.See also: scratchscrew (one)self up to concert pitchTo prepare for any event or crisis that may occur. My dad is nervous about me driving so far on my own, so I'm sure he's screwed himself up to concert pitch and is stationed by the phone in case I call.See also: concert, pitch, screw, upshit (one)self1. rude slang Literally, to defecate while still wearing one's clothing. I need you to pull over the car right now, or else I'm going to shit myself!2. rude slang By extension, to be very surprised. When I saw that the magazine had published my letter to the editor, I practically shit myself!See also: shit |