“oneself on”

The following 5 entries include the term oneself on.

model oneself on

idiom

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

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pattern oneself on

idiom

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

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pride oneself on

idiom

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

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revenge oneself on

idiom

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

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throw oneself on the mercy of (someone)

idiom

: to beg (someone) for mercy

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