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The following 4 entries include the term of its.
greater/better/more than the sum of its parts
idiom—used to say that something is better or more effective as a team, combination, etc., than would be expected when looking at the different parts that form it
of its own accord
idiom—used to suggest that something happens by itself without anyone causing it to happen.
put (an animal) out of its misery
idiom: to kill (an injured or sick animal) so that it does not continue to suffer —sometimes used to refer to people as well —sometimes used humorously
take on a life of its own
idiom: to become very large, important, or hard to control
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