“[[one\'s]]”

The following 990 entries include the term [[one\'s]].

Entries 91–105 of 990
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in one's favor

phrase

: in one's good graces

in one's good books

phrase

: in favor with one

in one's hair

phrase

: persistently and annoyingly in one's presence

in one's own right

phrase

: by virtue of one's own qualifications or properties

in one's pocket

phrase

: in one's control or possession

in one's shirtsleeves

phrase

: wearing a shirt but no coat

in one's stocking feet

phrase

: with the feet in stockings but not shoes

in one's tracks

phrase

: where one stands or is at the moment : on the spot

in one's way

phrase

: in a position to be encountered by one : in or along one's course

keep one's distance

phrase

: to stay aloof : maintain a reserved attitude

keep one's eyes open

phrase

: to be on the alert : be watchful

keep one's hand in

phrase

: to keep in practice

keep one's head down

phrase

: to avoid attracting notice

keep one's nose clean

phrase

: to avoid trouble especially through good behavior

kick up one's heels

phrase

: to show sudden delight

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