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Speak for yourself

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Personal DisagreementPlay
Emphasize that you don't share the same opinion or state as someone else. SlideShe said we were lost, but I responded, 'Speak for yourself, I know exactly where we are.'
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Colloquial RetortPlay
Use it in a casual setting to counter a generalization made by someone. SlideWhen he claimed all of us were vegetarians, I had to say, 'Speak for yourself, I love steak!'
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Assert IndividualityPlay
Use it to stand out from a group that you've been lumped in with. SlideWhen she said we all failed, I said, 'Speak for yourself, I passed with flying colors!'