extend oneself

phrase

: to do things that require effort
She's always willing to extend herself for others.
an actor who extends himself by choosing difficult roles

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Every new challenge is an exciting opportunity to extend oneself or someone else a bit of grace. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Extend oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extend%20oneself. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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