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inconvenience oneself

/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns wʌnˈself/

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/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns wʌnˈself/C1formal
  • ruПричинять себе хлопоты, трудности или неудобства, прилагая дополнительные усилия или меняя свои планы ради чьей-то выгоды.

To cause trouble, difficulty, or discomfort for oneself by making an extra effort or changing one's plans for someone else's benefit.

  1. Cause trouble for oneselfB2formal

    To put oneself to trouble or cause oneself difficulty, often by doing something extra or unnecessary.

    ruДоставлять себе неудобства

    • He didn't want to inconvenience himself by driving across town.
    • She inconvenienced herself by staying late to help her colleague.
    • They inconvenienced themselves by taking a longer route to avoid traffic.