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The following 990 entries include the term [one's].
to one's knees
phrase: into a state of submission or defeat
tread on one's toes
phrase: to give offense (as by encroaching on one's rights or feelings)
trim one's sails
phrase: to adjust oneself or one's actions to prevailing conditions
true to one's word
phrase: faithful to a promise
try one's hand
phrase: to attempt something for the first time
try one's luck
phrase: to do something with the hope of success
turn one's back on
phraseturn one's hand
phrase: to set to work : apply oneself
turn one's head
phrase: to cause to become infatuated or conceited
turn one's stomach
phrase: to disgust completely : nauseate
turn up one's nose
phrase: to show scorn or disdain
twiddle one's thumbs
phrase: to spend time idly : do nothing
twist one's arm
phrase: to bring strong pressure to bear on one
under one's belt
phrase: in one's possession : as part of one's experience
under one's breath
phrase: so as to be barely audible
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