speak for oneself

動詞

慣用表現命令法

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see speak, for. To provide an opinion only on one's own behalf. / (idiomatic, imperative) Expressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.

日本語の意味

自分自身の立場や利益を代表して意見を述べる / （命令形として）他人の意見に対し、自身の反対意見を示す

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It's important to speak for oneself during the meeting so that no one else misrepresents your views.

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会議中は他人に自分の意見を代弁してもらわないよう、自分の意見を自分で述べることが重要だ。

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意味（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see speak, for. To provide an opinion only on one's own behalf.

I'm here speaking for myself, not for my company.

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意味（2）

(idiomatic, imperative) Expressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.

That idea makes no sense at all. – Speak for yourself! I think it's a great idea.

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意味（3）

To have obvious implications; to require no explanation.

His fantastic record as a manager speaks for itself.

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speaks for oneself

（ present singular third-person ）

speaking for oneself

（ participle present ）

spoke for oneself

（ past ）

for oneself

（ colloquial participle past ）

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