Despite ourselves In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "despite ourselves", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-05-22 09:05

Meaning of Despite ourselves (redirected from despite (oneself) )

Despite (oneself) phrase

Said to show that your previously mentioned action is unintentional or you don't want to do something.

 

They insulted me, despite themselves, as they thought I was their opponent.

Despite myself, I was attracted to him.

He let some strangers stay over , despite himself.

Origin of Despite (oneself)

This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the conjunction "despite".
 

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