make oneself small
made oneself small
Definition of make oneself small - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
1.
physicaltry to occupy less space to avoid attention
- She tried to make herself small in the crowded room.
2.
socialminimize presence to avoid conflict or notice
- He made himself small during the heated argument.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal..
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting..
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
Expressions with oneself
take food or drink without needing permission or an invitation
At the buffet, you can help yourself to any dish you like..
work hard with focus and determination
She needs to apply herself to her studies.
refrain from acting out or causing trouble
He promised to behave himself at the party.
extremely agitated or upset
She was beside herself with worry when her son didn't come home.
without any help from others
She completed the project all by herself.
wash or make oneself tidy after being dirty
After painting the house, he went to clean himself up.
brush dirt or dust from your body after falling
He fell but quickly dusted himself off.
wash and care for your body regularly
He keeps himself clean by showering and brushing his teeth every morning.
stand up again after falling or being knocked down
He tripped but quickly picked himself up.
cry until falling asleep from exhaustion or sadness
After the breakup, she would cry herself to sleep.
act comfortably as if in one's own home
Please make yourself at home while I prepare dinner.
form opinions independently without external influence
In philosophy class, Anna finally learned to think for herself.
indulge in something special for oneself
She decided to treat herself to a spa day.
surrender to authorities voluntarily
He decided to turn himself in to the police.
exhaust oneself through excessive effort or activity
She wore herself out by running all day.
regain composure after being upset or disorganized
After the argument, she needed to put herself together.
become deeply involved in thoughts, feelings, or an activity
She can absorb herself in her work for hours.
feeling excessively self-satisfied or proud
He was all over himself after winning the award.
feeling comfortable and confident in one's identity
She seemed at ease with herself during the interview.
feeling calm and content with oneself
After years of struggle, she is finally at peace with herself.
join or become closely connected with someone or something
During orientation, Carla chose to attach herself to the debate team.
rely on a source for guidance or support
He based himself on his mentor's advice.
feel very strong emotion
She was beside herself with joy at the news.
criticize oneself harshly
She tends to beat herself up over minor mistakes.
Expressions with small
coins of little value carried in pockets
He paid the bus fare with small change.
minor but impressive achievement
Completing the project on time was a small miracle.
text in a document printed in small size
Always read the small print before signing a contract.
casual conversation about everyday things, often to be polite
We made small talk while waiting for the bus.
written using very tiny letters or type
The warning is in small print on the label.
gradually or step by step
She completed the project in small stages.
expresses surprise at unexpected coincidences
I met my old friend in Japan. It is a small world!
chat politely about unimportant things
They made small talk while waiting for the bus.
regardless of size or extent, it matters
Every donation counts, no matter how small.
used to show surprise at an unexpected connection or coincidence
You know my cousin too? What a small world!
one who is highly ranked in a small or unimportant group
He is a big fish in a small pond at his local club.
require a large amount of money to buy
The new car will cost a small fortune.
experience a sense of inferiority or insignificance
His harsh criticism made her feel small.
the world is more connected than it seems
I met my old friend in Japan. It's a small world.
slightly smaller than usual or than needed
The shirt is on the small side for me.
large amount of money, often more than expected
That car cost a small fortune!
people or things considered unimportant
In the corporate world, newcomers are often treated as small fry..
small amount of money
The bonus was small potatoes for the millionaire.
insignificant cost or effort compared to benefits
The inconvenience was a small price for such a great view.
minor cost for a greater benefit
Missing the party was a small price to pay for success.
television screen as opposed to cinema screen
Many actors transition from the big screen to the small screen.
expression of surprise at unexpected connections
I met my cousin in Japan, small world!
worry about unimportant or minor details
Don't sweat the small stuff at work.
limit yourself by not using your full potential
She decided not to play small anymore.
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Examples of make oneself small in a sentence
In the elevator, she made herself small to fit in. She tried to make herself small in the crowded room. He made himself small to avoid the teacher's attention.
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- French:se faire discret, se faire tout petit, ...
- German:sich klein machen, sich unauffällig verhalten, ...
- Italian:farsi piccolo, ...
- Spanish:hacerse pequeño, pasar desapercibido, ...
- Portuguese:fazer-se pequena, fazer-se pequeno, ...
- Chinese:让自己显得渺小, 减少存在感, ...
- Japanese:小さくなる, 存在感を消す, ...
- Arabic:تقلص, تَضَاءَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְכַּוֵּוץ, לְהִצְטַמְצֵם, ...
- Russian:занимать меньше места, избегать внимания, ...
- Ukrainian:зменшуватися, зменшити свою присутність, ...
- Hindi:सिकुड़कर बैठना, खुद को समेट लेना, ...
- Bengali:নিজেকে গুটিয়ে নেওয়া, নিজেকে আড়াল করা, ...
- Catalan:arronsar-se, passar desapercebut, ...
- Czech:krčit se, stáhnout se, ...
- Danish:gøre sig lille, holde sig i baggrunden, ...
- Dutch:zich klein maken, zich terugtrekken, ...
- Greek:μαζεύομαι, αποτραβιέμαι, ...
- Hungarian:összehúzni magát, háttérbe húzódni, ...
- Khmer:ធ្វើខ្លួនឲ្យតូច, ធ្វើខ្លួនឱ្យមិនសូវគេចាប់អារម្មណ៍, ...
- Korean:자신을 작게 만들다, 조용히 있다, ...
- Persian:خود را جمع کردن, کمرنگ شدن, ...
- Polish:skulić się, zniknąć w tle, ...
- Portuguese (BR):encolher-se, fazer-se pequeno, ...
- Romanian:a se face mic, a se face nevăzut, ...
- Swedish:göra sig liten, minimera sin närvaro, ...
- Thai:ทำตัวให้เล็กที่สุด, ทำตัวลีบ, ...
- Turkish:kendini küçültmek, görünmez olmak, ...
- Vietnamese:thu mình lại, né tránh, ...
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