German phrase

Ich mache das lieber ~.

Meaning

I'd rather do it ___

When to use it

You prefer doing it yourself. It can politely reject someone's offer.

Example dialogue

Kannst du das für mich erledigen?

Can you do that for me?

Ich mache das lieber selbst.

I'd rather do it myself.

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