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