idiom
speak for yourself
SPEEK for yer-SELF
spiːk fər jərˈsɛlfListen
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Syllable breakdown
speakforyourself
Dictionary meaning
do not presume to represent or speak on behalf of others who have not authorized you; used to push back when someone claims their view is shared by a group; asserts the right of individuals to hold different positions from the speaker
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