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redeem oneself

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Definition of redeem oneself

: to succeed or do something good after one has failed or done something bad
  • They can redeem themselves for yesterday's loss by winning today's game.

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redeem play

  1. : to buy back : repurchase

  2. : to get or win back

  3. : to free from what distresses or harms: such as

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oneself play

  1. : a person's self : one's own self

  2. : one's normal, healthy, or sane condition or self

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