1 B1 neutral
To leave a building or room without requiring anyone to escort you to the exit — often said as a polite dismissal.
"Don't worry about me — I can see myself out."
inseparable
see oneself out
B1 neutral inseparable intransitive
To leave a building or room without needing someone to escort you to the exit.
In plain English
To find your own way to the door and leave, without needing anyone to walk you out.
What does "see oneself out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Used as a polite phrase — often said by a host who is busy or cannot walk a guest to the door. It is a courteous way of telling someone they can leave independently. Very common in British English.
Words that pair with "see oneself out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
guest visitor client patient
How to conjugate "see oneself out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
see oneself out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sees oneself out
he/she/it
Past simple
saw oneself out
yesterday
Past participle
seen oneself out
have + pp
-ing form
seeing oneself out
continuous
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