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TAKE THE QUIZ“one \'s”
The following 990 entries include the term one \'s.
over one's dead body
phrase: only by overcoming one's utter and determined resistance
over one's head
phrase: beyond one's comprehension or competence
pay one's dues
phrase: to earn a right or position through experience, suffering, or hard work
pay one's way
phrase: to pay one's share of expenses
piece of one's mind
noun phrase: a severe scolding : tongue-lashing
piece one's life back together
phrase: to begin living in a normal way after suffering loss, hardship, etc.
pin one's hopes on
phrase: to hope very much for a good outcome from (something or someone) especially when other options are not available or are not pursued
play one's cards
phrase: to act with the means available to one
prick up one's ears
phrase: to listen intently
pull one's leg
phrase: to deceive someone playfully : hoax
pull one's shit together
phrase: to begin to proceed in an effective way : to become prepared, organized, etc.
pull one's weight
phrase: to do one's full share of the work
pull the wool over one's eyes
phrase: to blind to the true situation : hoodwink
push one's luck
phrase: to take an increasing risk
put one's finger on
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