“one\'s”

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

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find one's way

phrase

: to manage to reach some destination or situation by searching or by chance

flea in one's ear

phrase

: rebuke

flex one's muscles

phrase

: to demonstrate one's strength

flip one's lid

idiomatic phrase

: to lose one's reason or composure

follow one's nose

phrase

: to go in a straight or obvious course

force one's hand

phrase

: to cause one to act precipitously : force one to reveal one's purpose or intention

for one's money

phrase

: according to one's preference or opinion

for one's part

phrase

: as far as one's share or interest is concerned

get one's act together

phrase

: to put one's life, thoughts, or emotions in order : cease to be confused or misdirected

get one's bell rung

phrase

: to be hit on the head : to suffer a concussion

get one's goat

phrase

: to make one angry or annoyed

get one's life back together

idiomatic phrase

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

get one's life together

idiomatic phrase

: to begin to live one's life in a responsible and mature way

get one's shit together

idiomatic phrase

: to begin to proceed in an effective way : to become prepared, organized, etc.

gird one's loins

phrase

: to prepare for action : muster up one's resources

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