man in the mirror

man in the mirror (plural men in the mirror)

1. Oneself, one's reflection, usually used in the context of introspection and self-reflection on the solution to a problem.
   • 1988, Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett (lyrics and music), “Man in the Mirror”, in Bad, performed by Michael Jackson:

     I’m starting with the man in the mirror
     I'm asking him to change his ways […]
     If you wanna make the world a better place
     Take a look at yourself, and then make a change

• woman in the mirror

• look at oneself in the mirror

• soul-searching