express itself/themselves

phrase

of feelings

: to become known or seen as the result of a particular action

His rage and frustration expressed themselves as/in/through temper tantrums.

Examples of express itself/themselves in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Every technological development – from the quill pen and the typewriter to the word processor – has brought with it changes in how humans express themselves. — Gayle Rogers, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026

In the minority report, Democrats wrote that the fines in Skaug’s bill were excessive, that the bill chilled the ability of kids to express themselves, and that the committee heard only limited public testimony. — Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026

The First Amendment limits what the government may do regardless of the legal status of the beneficiaries—citizens and non-citizens alike have the right to express themselves freely. — Aryeh Neier, The New York Review of Books, 10 Mar. 2026

Each school day begins with a morning assembly to build confidence and encourage children to express themselves. — Forbes.com, 9 Mar. 2026