to help oneself (to)
help
hɛlp
help
<i>oneself</i>
wʌnsɛlf
vanself
(to)
tu:
too

Definition & Meaning of "help oneself (to)"in English

to help oneself (to)
01

to take something without needing to ask because permission has already been given 

Examples
He helped himself to a drink from the fridge. 
02

to take something for oneself without permission or supervision 

Collocation
Examples
He helped himself to my lunch while I was away. 
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