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Today I’m going to explain two phrases in English – one is saying “something speaks for itself” and the other is telling someone “speak for yourself.” These are very different, and I’ll teach them to you by using examples of situations where we’d use these expressions.
Learn the meaning and usage of the idiom speak for yourself, which means to disagree with someone's opinion. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with related expressions.
Speaking up is hard to do, even when you know you should. Learn how to assert yourself, navigate tricky social situations and expand your personal power with sage guidance from social psychologist Adam Galinsky.
Meaning. You can say this if someone has said something on your behalf that you disagree with. For example. "No-one likes French movies. They're just so boring." "Speak for yourself! I love French movies." The waiter came and Harry said, "No wine for us, thanks," but his wife said, "Speak for yourself, Harry! I'd like a glass." Quick Quiz.
What is self-advocacy? Self-advocacy is the ability to speak up on your behalf effectively. You might do this to bring about positive results in any of the various contexts in which you interact — whether at work, in organizations, school, community, or family.
