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The following 990 entries include the term [one's].
strut one's stuff
phrase: to display one's best work : show off
sweep one off one's feet
phrase: to gain immediate and unquestioning support, approval, or acceptance by a person
take one's own life
idiomatic phrase: to kill oneself : to die by suicide
take one's time
idiomatic phrase: to be leisurely and unhurried about doing something
talk through one's hat
phrase: to voice irrational, illogical, or erroneous ideas
tear one's hair
phrase: to pull one's hair as an expression of grief, rage, frustration, desperation, or anxiety
the end of one's rope
noun phrase: a state at which one is no longer able to deal with a problem, difficult situation, etc.
throw in one's lot with
idiomatic phrase: to join or become associated with a person, group, or thing that one hopes will win or succeed
throw one's weight around
phrase: to exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner
throw up one's hands
phrase: to admit defeat
thumb one's nose
phrase: to express disdain or defiance
tighten one's belt
phrase: to practice strict economy
tip one's hand
phrase: to declare one's intentions or reveal one's opinions or resources
to one's face
phrase: in one's presence or so that one is fully aware of what is going on
to one's feet
phrase: to a standing position
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