English Dictionary

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

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

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。

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.

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.

意味（3）

To have obvious implications; to require no explanation.

His fantastic record as a manager speaks for itself.

speaks for oneself （ present singular third-person ）

speaking for oneself （ participle present ）

spoke for oneself （ past ）

for oneself （ colloquial participle past ）