“one/'s”

The following 777 entries include the term one/'s.

Entries 511–525 of 777
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out of one's element

idiom

: in a place or situation that is not suitable to a person

out of one's hands

idiom

used to say that one cannot control something

out of one's league

idiom

: not at a level where one is as good as someone else at something

out of one's own pocket

idiom

: using one's own money

out of one's wits

idiom

used for emphasis with verbs like scare and frighten

out of the corner of one's eye

idiom

: to the side of where one is looking

out of the goodness of one's heart

idiom

: out of personal generosity and not because he or she wanted to get anything for himself or herself

out of the kindness of one's heart

idiom

: because one is a kind and generous person

out on one's ear

idiom

: forced out : thrown out : fired

outstay one's welcome

idiom

: to be no longer welcome to stay in a place because one has stayed too long, been impolite, etc.

overplay one's cards

idiom

: to make a mistake due to the belief that one's position is stronger or better than it really is

overplay one's hand

idiom

: to make a mistake due to the belief that one's position is stronger or better than it really is

overstay one's welcome

idiom

: to stay somewhere as a guest longer than one should

pack one's bags

idiom

: to put one's belongings in a suitcase or other container for traveling : to gather up one's belongings and leave a place

past one's prime

idiom

: no longer still active and in good health

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