“one \'s”

The following 990 entries include the term one \'s.

Entries 166–180 of 990
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put one's foot down

phrase

: to take a firm stand

put one's foot in one's mouth

phrase

: to make a tactless or embarrassing blunder

put one's life back together

phrase

: to begin living in a normal way after suffering loss, hardship, etc.

rock one's world

phrase

: to entertain greatly

rub one's nose in

phrase

: to bring forcefully or repeatedly to one's attention

run for one's money

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: a serious challenge to one's supremacy

run one's mouth

phrase

: to talk excessively or foolishly

scratch one's back

phrase

: to accommodate with a favor especially in expectation of like return

scratch one's head

phrase

: to be or become confused or perplexed

set one's hand to

phrase

: to become engaged in

set one's heart on

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set one's house in order

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: to organize one's affairs

set one's sights on

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: to determine to pursue

set one's teeth on edge

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settle one's hash

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: to silence or subdue someone by decisive action

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