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CharmYou Posted 13 years ago
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How to express the idea of controling a personality?

E.g. How many times have I tried to curb/control myself from being flamboyant and tried to get rid of my desire to show off(boast/flaunt). But all my efforts came to nothing. It was of no avail.

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How many times have I tried to keep/contain myself from being flamboyant and get rid of my desire to show off! But all my efforts have come to nothing. They have been of no avail.

  • How many times have I tried to keep/contain myself from being flamboyant and get rid of my desire to show off!
  • But all my efforts have come to nothing.
  • They have been of no avail.
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How many times have I tried to keep/contain myself from being flamboyant and get rid of my desire to show off! But all my efforts have come to nothing. They have been of no avail.

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