think for oneself

phrase

: to form opinions and make decisions without help from other people

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“Think for oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20for%20oneself. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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