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The following 990 entries include the term [one's].
cut one's teeth
phrase: to learn, do, or perform as a beginning or at the start of one's career
dig in one's heels
phrase: to take or persist in an uncompromising position or attitude despite opposition
doff one's hat to
phrase: to show respect to : salute
down on one's luck
phrase: experiencing misfortune and especially financial distress
drag one's feet
phrase: to act in a deliberately slow or dilatory manner
eat one's heart out
phrase: to grieve bitterly
eat one's words
phrase: to retract what one has said
eat out of one's hand
phrase: to accept the domination of another
egg on one's face
phrase: a state of embarrassment or humiliation
fall on one's face
phrase: to fail utterly
fall on one's sword
phrase: to sacrifice one's pride or position
feather one's nest
phrase: to provide for oneself especially financially by unethically exploiting a position of trust
feel one's oats
phrase: to act in a newly self-confident and often self-important manner
fill one's shoes
phrase: to take over one's job, position, or responsibilities
find one's voice
phrase: to begin to or be able to speak or express one's thoughts
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