“(one's”

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

Entries 196–210 of 990
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strut one's stuff

phrase

: to display one's best work : show off

sweep one off one's feet

phrase

: to gain immediate and unquestioning support, approval, or acceptance by a person

take one's own life

phrase

: to kill oneself : to die by suicide

take one's time

phrase

: to be leisurely and unhurried about doing something

talk through one's hat

phrase

: to voice irrational, illogical, or erroneous ideas

tear one's hair

phrase

: to pull one's hair as an expression of grief, rage, frustration, desperation, or anxiety

the end of one's rope

noun phrase

: a state at which one is no longer able to deal with a problem, difficult situation, etc.

throw in one's lot with

phrase

: to join or become associated with a person, group, or thing that one hopes will win or succeed

throw one's weight around

phrase

: to exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner

throw up one's hands

phrase

: to admit defeat

thumb one's nose

phrase

: to express disdain or defiance

tighten one's belt

phrase

: to practice strict economy

tip one's hand

phrase

: to declare one's intentions or reveal one's opinions or resources

to one's face

phrase

: in one's presence or so that one is fully aware of what is going on

to one's feet

phrase

: to a standing position

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