commit oneself
Example Sentences
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But it’s a mealy-mouthed form of words, disclosing an innate reluctance to commit oneself to a point of principle, or to admit that principle has been neglected.
From The Guardian • Dec. 6, 2017
“One needs to be able to recognize and commit oneself to tasks with inflated importance and unreal deadlines while making oneself feel that these tasks are important and urgent.”
From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2013
“It is always a pity to commit oneself to a rash statement,” he said.
From Fordham's Feud by Mitford, Bertram
Here came in the worth of effort, that one could force oneself to the task, commit oneself to the punctual discharge of an unwelcome duty.
From Beside Still Waters by Benson, Arthur Christopher
The mayor gave no other answer than that deep guttural grunt which is technically known in municipal interviews as refusing to commit oneself.
From Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich by Leacock, Stephen