- say for oneself
- phrasal
: to offer as an excuse or justification
what have you got to say for yourself
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
say for oneself
Look at other dictionaries:
say for oneself — apologize, justify oneself … English contemporary dictionary
nothing to say for oneself — 1. No defence of oneself to offer 2. No small talk • • • Main Entry: ↑say … Useful english dictionary
have something to say for oneself — contribute to a conversation or discussion, esp. as an explanation for one s behavior or actions haven t you anything to say for yourself? … Useful english dictionary
say — v. & n. v. (3rd sing. present says; past and past part. said) 1 tr. (often foll. by that + clause) a utter (specified words) in a speaking voice; remark (said Damn! ; said that he was satisfied). b put into words; express (that was well said;… … Useful english dictionary
say — I. verb (said; saying; says) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English secgan; akin to Old High German sagēn to say, Lithuanian sakyti, Greek ennepein to speak, tell Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. a. to express in words ; … New Collegiate Dictionary
oneself — /wʌnˈsɛlf / (say wun self) pronoun 1. a person s self (often used for emphasis or reflexively): one hurts oneself by such methods. 2. one s proper or normal self; one s normal state of mind (used after be, become, or come to). Also, one s self …
Jews for Jesus — is a Christian [ * During my time with the mission, I found Jews for Jesus to be a Christian ministry (or Messianic, if you prefer) with a passion for the good news about Jesus... Pastor Lev Leigh. Hope Baptist Church. Richmond, CA (… … Wikipedia
To make up for — Make Make (m[=a]k), v. i. 1. To act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; often in the phrase to meddle or make. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] A scurvy, jack a nape priest to meddle or make. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Humility — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Humility >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 humility humility humbleness Sgm: N 1 meekness meekness lowness Sgm: N 1 lowliness lowliness lowlihood Sgm: N 1 abasement abasement self abasement … English dictionary for students
humility — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Lack of pride Nouns 1. humility, humbleness; meekness, lowliness, lowness; [self ] abasement; submission, resignation; modesty, blush, suffusion, confusion. 2. humiliation, degradation, mortification;… … English dictionary for students
