“oneself on”

The following 5 entries include the term oneself on.

model oneself on

phrase

: to try to be like and to behave like (someone one admires)

pattern oneself on

phrase

: to try to be like and to behave like (someone one admires)

pride oneself on

phrase

: to be proud because of having (an ability, quality, etc.)

revenge oneself on

phrase

: to do something to hurt (someone who has hurt one, a loved one, etc.)

throw oneself on the mercy of (someone)

phrase

: to beg (someone) for mercy


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