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bring oneself

/brɪŋ wʌnˈsɛlf/

Traducción: Locución reflexiva que significa obligarse o convencerse a uno mismo de hacer algo, a menudo desagradable o difícil. Se usa frecuentemente en construcciones negativas, como: «No podía llevarme a decirle la verdad».

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/brɪŋ wʌnˈsɛlf/B2formal
  • esLocución reflexiva que significa obligarse o convencerse a uno mismo de hacer algo, a menudo desagradable o difícil. Se usa frecuentemente en construcciones negativas, como: «No podía llevarme a decirle la verdad».

A reflexive phrase meaning to force or persuade oneself to do something, often something unpleasant or difficult. It is typically used in negative constructions, such as 'I couldn't bring myself to tell her the truth.'

  1. Force oneself to do somethingB2formal

    To make oneself do something that is difficult, unpleasant, or against one's will.

    esobligarse a uno mismo

    • She couldn't bring herself to tell him the bad news.
    • He brought himself to apologize for his rude behavior.
    • I can't bring myself to eat that strange-looking food.