“One 's”

The following 990 entries include the term One 's.

Entries 121–135 of 990
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off one's own bat

phrase

: through one's own efforts

off one's rocker

phrase

: in a state marked by extreme confusion or mental unsoundness

off one's trolley

phrase

: mentally unsound

off the top of one's head

phrase

: in an impromptu manner

of one's word

phrase

: that can be relied on to keep a promise used after man, woman, or person

one's ducks in a row

phrase

used figuratively in phrases like have one's ducks in a row, get one's ducks in a row, or put one's ducks in a row to describe being or becoming thoroughly organized

one's money's worth

phrase

: what one deserves because of money paid or effort made

one's own man

phrase

: free from interference or control

on one's deathbed

phrase

: near the point of death

on one's doorstep

phrase

: close at hand

on one's ear

phrase

: in or into a state of irritation, shock, or discord

on one's feet

phrase

: in a standing position

on one's hands

phrase

: in one's possession or care

on one's haunches

phrase

: in a squatting position

on one's head

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: in a state of great disorder

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