Speak for yourself
phrase
Used to tell someone that a statement they have made about you is not true for you.
She said that we were all tired, and I said, 'Speak for yourself, I'm full of energy!'
Often appears as...
- speak for yourself
- i'm not...
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
Talk independently, especially as an assertion of personal views and beliefs.
In this meeting, everyone is encouraged to speak for themselves
Often appears as...
- speak for yourself in the meeting
- i encourage all to speak for themselves
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Academic
phrase
Represent oneself or one's views or beliefs, especially in a public context.
Nobody else is going to, you'll have to speak for yourself
Often appears as...
- speak for yourself in the court
- stand up and speak for yourself
Usage tips
Neutral
phrase
Used to tell someone that a statement they have made about you is not true for you.
She said that we were all tired, and I said, 'Speak for yourself, I'm full of energy!'
Often appears as...
- speak for yourself
- i'm not...
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
Talk independently, especially as an assertion of personal views and beliefs.
In this meeting, everyone is encouraged to speak for themselves
Often appears as...
- speak for yourself in the meeting
- i encourage all to speak for themselves
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Academic
phrase
Represent oneself or one's views or beliefs, especially in a public context.
Nobody else is going to, you'll have to speak for yourself
Often appears as...
- speak for yourself in the court
- stand up and speak for yourself
Usage tips
Neutral
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Disagreement
Emphasize that you don't share the same opinion or state as someone else.
She said we were lost, but I responded, 'Speak for yourself, I know exactly where we are.'
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Retort
Use it in a casual setting to counter a generalization made by someone.
When he claimed all of us were vegetarians, I had to say, 'Speak for yourself, I love steak!'
Pro Tip 3/3Assert Individuality
Use it to stand out from a group that you've been lumped in with.
When she said we all failed, I said, 'Speak for yourself, I passed with flying colors!'
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