Phrasal verbs with "oneself"

To give all your attention and energy to an activity so that you forget about everything else.

to make yourself leave someone, somewhere, or something with difficulty

to make yourself do something difficult or unpleasant

Irish English informal: a reflexive form of 'cop on,' meaning to make oneself become more sensible or responsible.

To present oneself in a bold, confident, or confrontational way, often projecting a tougher image than one truly has.

To regain control of one's emotions, thoughts, and composure after a difficult or shocking moment.

To regain emotional composure or organise one's thoughts, appearance, and life effectively.

To maintain one's emotional composure and function normally despite extreme emotional distress or hardship.

To avoid socialising with others and to not share personal information; to live or behave in a private and self-contained way.

To make an extreme effort, or (sarcastically) to give someone reluctant permission to do what they want.

To deliberately pretend to be a different type of person or to have a different identity in order to deceive others.

To regain control of one's emotions and behaviour after being upset, distressed, or scattered.

To make oneself known in social or professional circles; or to be sexually promiscuous.

To present or express yourself effectively so that others understand your abilities, personality, or ideas.

To make a special effort or accept personal inconvenience in order to help someone.

To formally assume a new ecclesiastical or official post by reading a prescribed text or declaration in public.

Vulgar slang: the reflexive form of 'rub one off' — to engage in masturbation.

To leave a building or room without needing someone to escort you to the exit.

To organise your own affairs, solve your personal problems, or improve your life situation.

To make an obvious and sometimes shameless attempt to attract the romantic or sexual interest of someone; or to physically launch oneself to

To give one's full and enthusiastic personal support to a cause, campaign, person, or effort.

To commit to an activity or task with great enthusiasm and energy, giving it all your effort.

To claim to be free from guilt, responsibility, or blame for something.