“(one's”

The following 990 entries include the term (one's.

Entries 151–165 of 990
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over one's dead body

phrase

: only by overcoming one's utter and determined resistance

over one's head

phrase

: beyond one's comprehension or competence

pay one's dues

phrase

: to earn a right or position through experience, suffering, or hard work

pay one's way

phrase

: to pay one's share of expenses

piece of one's mind

noun phrase

: a severe scolding : tongue-lashing

piece one's life back together

idiomatic phrase

: to begin living in a normal way after suffering loss, hardship, etc.

pin one's hopes on

idiomatic phrase

: to hope very much for a good outcome from (something or someone) especially when other options are not available or are not pursued

play one's cards

phrase

: to act with the means available to one

prick up one's ears

phrase

: to listen intently

pull one's leg

phrase

: to deceive someone playfully : hoax

pull one's shit together

idiomatic phrase

: to begin to proceed in an effective way : to become prepared, organized, etc.

pull one's weight

phrase

: to do one's full share of the work

pull the wool over one's eyes

phrase

: to blind to the true situation : hoodwink

push one's luck

phrase

: to take an increasing risk

put one's finger on

phrase
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