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think for

oneself to do one's own thinking; to think independently. I think for myself. I don't need anyone to tell me what to do, do I? Sam has to learn to think for himself. He can't let other people make his decisions for him all his life.

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think for yourself

to decide for yourself your opinion about something You are old enough and have had enough experience to think for yourself and don't let anyone else do it for you!

See also: think