"true to oneself" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} true to oneself
  1. In accordance with one's beliefs and values. Related terms: to thine own self be true, true to one's colors, true to form, true to one's word
    Sense id: en-true_to_oneself-en-adj-EpYSrdZ9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms with collocations, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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