Enjoy yourself
Example: I hope you enjoy yourself at the party tonight.
Definition
"Enjoy yourself" is an expression used to encourage someone to have a good time or to find pleasure in their current activity or situation. It implies experiencing happiness, relaxation, or amusement, often in social or leisure contexts, such as parties or vacations.
Translations
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pásalo bien -
veel plezier -
passa-ho bé -
amuse-toi -
viel Vergnügen
Etymology
The phrase "enjoy yourself" combines the verb 'enjoy,' from Old French 'enjoir,' meaning to give joy or delight, with the reflexive pronoun 'yourself.' It evolved to express the act of deriving personal pleasure. Did you know? The idea of 'enjoying oneself' has been part of English since the 16th century, reflecting the cultural shift toward valuing individual happiness.
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"Enjoy yourself" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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