help oneself

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Verb

1. (reflexive) To take something freely; to serve oneself without restraint.

   He said I could help myself to the chocolates.

2. To exhibit self-control.

   Sorry for eating all the chocolates - I couldn't help myself.

3. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see help

   God helps those who help themselves.

Translations

• French: se servir
• German: bedienen, zugreifen, sich auftun
• Italian: servirsi, favorire
• Portuguese: servir
• Russian: угоща́ться

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