speak for oneself

Definitions

1. 1

   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.
   • “I’ll tell you what it is, gentlemen,” said he, “we’re all afraid.”¶ “Speak for yourself, sir,” said Mr. Giles, who was the palest of the party.
2. 2

   To have obvious implications

   To have obvious implications; to require no explanation.

   • His fantastic record as a manager speaks for itself.
   • His actions speak for themselves.
   • This relief to Kings Cross entailed an initial "stop-gap" service of 12 trains daily in each direction, increased to 34 each way from February 1 [1875], and to 43 each way by the following October—figures which speak for themselves.
3. 3

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   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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