| 词汇 | take it upon yourself to |
| 释义 | Idiom take it upon yourself totake it upon (yourself/itself) to (do something) to accept a responsibility without being asked to.He took it upon himself to personally thank each person who came to the memorial service.The Transit Authority has taken it upon itself to be the spokesman for its riders.Is there a reason why some countries should take upon themselves the role of international policeman? take it upon (oneself) to (do something)To decide to do something even though it is not one's responsibility. I took it upon myself to print out these information packets for the meeting since I knew the data might be confusing. The kids took it upon themselves to wash your car—I'm so proud of them for doing it without being told! take it upon oneselfAlso, take on oneself. Undertake something, as in I took it upon myself to count the precise number of children in the audience, or She took it on herself to enter a convent. [Second half of 1400s] |
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