usual self

Frequency: 7.013.8 per million words

one's typical state of health or mind

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Examples (10)

  • After a good night's sleep, she was back to her usual self.
  • He wasn't his usual cheerful self today; something must be bothering him.
  • Despite the stress, she tried to remain her usual calm self.
  • It took a few days, but he eventually returned to his usual energetic self.
  • The children were their usual boisterous selves after the sugar rush.
  • I hope she gets back to her usual talkative self soon.
  • He's been a bit quiet lately, not his usual outgoing self.
  • Don't worry, once he's had his coffee, he'll be his usual productive self.
  • Even under pressure, she maintained her usual professional self.
  • After the long vacation, everyone felt refreshed and back to their usual selves.