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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

Despite oneself?

I have read several stories that use the phrase "despite herself" or "despite myself" and I tried to Google it but came up with nothing. What does it mean?
  

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Very basically, the phrase indicates a loss of control, an inability to resist temptation.. eg I stole the money although I knew I shouldn't. eg I stole the money despite myself.

— Clive

  • Very basically, the phrase indicates a loss of control, an inability to resist temptation..
  • eg I stole the money although I knew I shouldn't.
  • eg I stole the money despite myself.
  • Clive
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Very basically, the phrase indicates a loss of control, an inability to resist temptation..
eg I stole the money although I knew I shouldn't.
eg I stole the money despite myself.

Clive
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Okay, I think I got it... Emotion: big smile
Thank you so much!
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AnonymousI tried to Google it but came up with nothing.
That's not believable. Try this.

https://www.google.com/search?output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=%22despite+myself%22&btnG=

CJ
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