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“one's”
The following 281 entries include the term one's.
fall on one's face
phraseto be unsuccessful
get one's act together
phraseto occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
get one's goat
phraseto make angry
get on one's nerves
phraseto disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
give one's word
phraseto make a solemn declaration of intent
go to one's head
phraseto throw into a state of mental uncertainty
have one's eye on
phraseto keep one's eyes on
hold one's breath
phraseto remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
hold one's horses
phraseto come to a temporary halt in one's activity
hold one's tongue
phraseto stop talking
in one's blood
phrasebeing a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
in one's cups
phrasebeing under the influence of alcohol
keep one's eyes open (for)
phraseto be cautious of or on guard against
kick up one's heels
phraseto feel or express joy or triumph
knock one's socks off
phraseto fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
