v. phr. To appear self-possessed and well; look or seem in full possession of your abilities and in good health; to appear all right or normal. Mary had had a long illness, but now she looked quite herself again. It had been a big night, and Uncle John had been drinking freely, but he looked entirely himself after a night's sleep. Often used in the negative. What's wrong with Larry? He doesn't look himself.
LOOK ONESELF
Meaning of LOOK ONESELF in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012