“one's”

The following 990 entries include the term one's.

Entries 496–510 of 990
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have the time of one's life

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: to enjoy oneself very much : to have a lot of fun

heart in one's mouth

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: to be very excited or nervous about something anticipated

heavy on one's hands

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used to say that time passes very slowly

hedge one's bets

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: to do things that will prevent great loss or failure if future events do not happen as one plans or hopes

hide one's light under a bushel

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: to not tell others about one's talents, successes, ideas, etc.

high on one's list

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: in a position to be dealt with or done ahead of others

hitch one's wagon to

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: to rely on (someone or something) for success

hit one's stride

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: to begin to do something in a confident and effective way after starting slowly

hold back one's tears

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: to stop oneself from crying

hold/keep/play (something) close to one's chest

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: to keep (something) to oneself

hold one's fire

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: to not shoot

hold one's liquor

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: to be able to drink alcoholic beverages without becoming too drunk

hold one's nose

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: to hold one's nostrils together so as not to smell something

hold up one's head

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: to be proud : to not feel ashamed

ice water in one's veins

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: the ability to remain very calm and controlled in a situation in which other people would become upset or afraid

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