in spite of yourself

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in spite of yourself — idiom

1. Doing something without intending or expecting to, even though you try not to.

1.idiom
Definition

Doing something without intending or expecting to, even though you try not to.

Example

The audience clapped in spite of themselves after the shy girl finished her solo.

In spite of himself, Ramón began to enjoy the party where his ex-girlfriend was present.