Phrase guide

have to say for oneself

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

Used with other words to show that someone lacks an explanation for what he or she is doing or has done.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Your teacher told me that you vandalized a library book today. I am very disappointed in you. What do you have to say for yourself? Now I don't know if I can trust you around library books.

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