help oneself to — to take food, drink, or other things without asking for permission, usually when invited to do so
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to take food, drink, or other things without asking for permission, usually when invited to do so
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɛlp wʌnˈsɛlf tu/
Korean meaning: 허락을 구하지 않고 (음식이나 음료 등을) 자유롭게 가져다 먹다/마시다
Korean pronunciation: **헬**프 원**셀**프 투
Example Sentences
- The host said, 'Help yourself to pizza, but please don't help yourself to my Netflix password!'
- She helped herself to another slice of birthday cake while pretending to check her phone.
- The buffet sign read: 'Help yourself, but remember, your pants have feelings too.'
help oneself to
NOUN//hɛlp wʌnˈsɛlf tu//
to take food, drink, or other things without asking for permission, usually when invited to do so
to take food, drink, or other things without asking for permission, usually when invited to do so
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The elf helps itself to treats from the shelf!
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Origin
14세기 'help'와 16세기 재귀대명사 'oneself'의 조합으로, 원래는 '자신을 도와서 무언가를 취하다'는 의미에서 발전
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“The host said, 'Help yourself to pizza, but please don't help yourself to my Netflix password!'”
“She helped herself to another slice of birthday cake while pretending to check her phone.”
“The buffet sign read: 'Help yourself, but remember, your pants have feelings too.'”
“Please help yourself to coffee and pastries in the conference room.”
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