“one 's”

The following 990 entries include the term one 's.

Entries 601–615 of 990
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look down one's nose at

phrase

: to think of or treat (someone or something) as unimportant or not worthy of respect

look one's best

phrase

: to look very good : to look as attractive and pleasant as possible

look over one's shoulder

phrase

: to worry or think about the possibility that something bad might happen, that someone will try to cause harm, etc.

look to one's laurels

phrase

: to work in order to keep one's success or position

loosen one's collar

phrase

: to unbutton the top button of one's shirt

loosen one's grip/hold

phrase

: to begin to hold (onto something) less tightly

lose one's appetite

phrase

: to no longer feel hungry

lose one's balance

phrase

: to fail to keep one's weight spread evenly

lose one's bearings

phrase

: to become lost often used figuratively

lose one's cool/composure

phrase

: to become angry

lose one's grip

phrase

: to lose control of one's thoughts and emotions : to lose one's ability to think or behave in a normal way

lose one's head

phrase

: to become very upset or angry

lose one's job

phrase

: to no longer have the job one has had

lose one's life

phrase

: to die

lose one's looks

phrase

: to become less attractive

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