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The following 990 entries include the term one's.
off one's own bat
phrase: through one's own efforts
off one's rocker
phrase: in a state marked by extreme confusion or mental unsoundness
off one's trolley
idiomatic phrase: mentally unsound
off the top of one's head
phrase: in an impromptu manner
of one's word
phrase: that can be relied on to keep a promise —used after man, woman, or person
one's ducks in a row
idiomatic phrase—used figuratively in phrases like have one's ducks in a row, get one's ducks in a row, or put one's ducks in a row to describe being or becoming thoroughly organized
one's money's worth
phrase: what one deserves because of money paid or effort made
one's own man
phrase: free from interference or control
on one's deathbed
phrase: near the point of death
on one's doorstep
phrase: close at hand
on one's ear
phrase: in or into a state of irritation, shock, or discord
on one's feet
phrase: in a standing position
on one's hands
phrase: in one's possession or care
on one's haunches
phrase: in a squatting position
on one's head
phrase: in a state of great disorder
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