Take it upon Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To decide to do something important or responsible without being asked; to take responsibility for an action on your own.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal settings, often followed by 'myself/himself' etc.; common collocation is 'take it upon myself/herself.' Indicates initiative and personal responsibility. Usually for actions people do without being told, especially major or helpful tasks.
Example Sentences
He took it upon himself to clean the kitchen.
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She takes it upon herself to help new students.
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I took it upon myself to call everyone about the party.
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Nobody asked, but I took it upon myself to organize the reports.
natural
Why did you take it upon yourself to fix the computer?
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He just takes it upon himself to make sure everything runs smoothly.
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