seem himself

seem himself
if a man or boy is himself, he is in his normal mental or physical state

Joe felt more himself after a good night’s sleep.

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

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be, seem, etc. himˈself idiom
(of a man or boy) to be in a normal state of health or happiness; not influenced by other people

He didn't seem quite himself this morning.

He needed space to be himself.

Main entry:himselfidiom

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