miss oneself

The phrase "miss oneself" is primarily used in the UK and refers to missing an enjoyable experience due to being absent.

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Definition

B2UK

(idiomatic, informal)To miss an enjoyable experience because you were not present.

Example

  • You really missed yourself at the party last night.

C1General

(literal)To feel the absence of one's own presence or essence.

Example

  • After losing his job, he felt like he was starting to miss himself.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "miss oneself":

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