“[one's]”

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

Entries 541–555 of 990

jump out of one's skin

phrase

used with almost, nearly, etc., to say that someone is suddenly surprised or frightened very much by something

just/only doing one's job

phrase

: to do things that one's job requires one to do

keep/fulfill one's promise

phrase

: to do what one said one would definitely do

keep/get one's hands off (of)

phrase

: to not touch (something) often used figuratively

keep one's chin up

phrase

: to stay cheerful and hopeful during difficult times

keep one's cool/composure

phrase

: to remain calm : to not become upset or angry

keep one's eye on the ball

phrase

: to continue thinking about or giving attention to something important : to stay focused

keep one's eyes glued to

phrase

: to watch (something) very closely for a long time

keep one's eyes skinned

phrase

: to look or watch closely in order to see or find (something)

keep one's head above water

phrase

: to avoid financial failure while having money problems

keep one's head

phrase

: to remain calm

keep one's mind on

phrase

: to concentrate on

keep one's mouth shut

phrase

: to not say anything

keep one's nose out of

phrase

: to avoid becoming involved in (someone else's situation, problem, etc.)

keep one's nose to the grindstone

phrase

: to do hard, continuous work


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