“one \'s”

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

Entries 181–195 of 990
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shoot one's bolt

phrase

: to exhaust one's capabilities and resources

shoot one's cuffs

phrase

: to tug one's shirt cuffs below those of one's coat

show one's hand

phrase

: to display one's cards faceup

sink one's teeth into

phrase

: to bite into

sit on one's hands

phrase

: to withhold applause : fail to show approval or enthusiasm

spill one's guts

phrase

: to divulge especially personal information

spin one's wheels

phrase

: to make futile efforts to achieve progress

split one's sides

phrase

: to laugh heartily

stand one's ground

phrase

: to maintain one's position

stand on one's own feet

phrase

: to think or act independently

steal one's thunder

phrase

: to grab attention from another especially by anticipating an idea, plan, or presentation

stick in one's craw

phrase

: to irritate, nag at, or obsess one

stick one's neck out

phrase

: to make oneself vulnerable by taking a risk

stick to one's guns

phrase

: to maintain one's position especially in face of opposition

stretch one's legs

phrase

: to extend the legs

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