seem herself

seem herself
if a woman or girl is herself, she is in her normal mental or physical state

Beth wasn’t quite herself that evening.

She woke up refreshed, already feeling more herself.

Thesaurus: to be, or to feel healthysynonym
Main entry: herself

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be, seem, etc. herˈself idiom
(of a woman or girl) to be in a normal state of health or happiness; not influenced by other people

She didn't seem quite herself this morning.

She needed space to be herself.

Main entry:herselfidiom

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