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put one's foot in one's mouthTo misspeak; to say something embarrassing or wrong.Rate it:

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put one's money where one's mouth isTo make or take a bet.Rate it:

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put one's trousers on one leg at a timeTo be a normal person.Rate it:

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takes one to know oneA childish retort to a negative accusation, implying the accuser shares the faultRate it:

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when one door shuts, another one opensAlternative form of when one door closes, another opens.Rate it:

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with one's jaw in one's lapastonished, amazedRate it:

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a codpiece for the something or someonean exaggerated show of protecting the little bits while ignoring the whole.Rate it:

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at someone's disposalAvailable to be used at any time and in any way the user sees fit.Rate it:

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blow up someone's phoneTo call or text someone constantly.Rate it:

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come to someone's rescueTo rescue (or save) someone from further harmRate it:

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cry someone a riverTo weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.Rate it:

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cry someone a riverTo try to obtain the sympathy of another person by complaining or sniveling.Rate it:

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darken someone's doorTo arrive at the entrance of someone's residence or of another building associated with that person, especially as an unwelcome visitor.Rate it:

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do someone dirtyTo deliberately treat someone in an unfair or harmful manner.Rate it:

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do someone proudTo cause someone to feel pride, admiration, or satisfaction.Rate it:

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does someone look likeUsed if the interlocutor seems to believe something inaccurate about; this question serves to free someone of a misconception.Rate it:

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f** someone overTo exploit somebody in a way which result in an advantage to oneself, at the cost of the other party gaining a considerable disadvantage.Rate it:

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get in someone's hairTo hinder someone or interfere with their actions.Rate it:

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hand someone his hatTo require someone to depart; to dismiss someone.Rate it:

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have someone on toastTo have somebody in one's power, or in a compromising or helpless position.Rate it:

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have someone's backTo be prepared and willing to support or defend (someone).Rate it:

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if you love someone, set them freeOne should be willing to let go of someone they love if they truly love them.Rate it:

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know someone from AdamTo know or recognise someone at all.Rate it:

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leave someone high and dryTo abandon somebody; to stop providing assistance at a crucial moment.Rate it:

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leave someone holding the babyTo abandon someone and put them in a position where they must take the responsibility or blame.Rate it:

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Look Down Your Nose at SomeoneTo look down upon people, to treat people inferior or lowRate it:

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mop the floor with someoneTo trounce or defeat thoroughly or in a humiliating manner.Rate it:

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pull someone's legTo tease someone; to lead someone on; to goad someone into overreacting. It usually implies teasing or goading by jokingly lying.Rate it:

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save someone's skinTo save someone's life.Rate it:

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see someone throughTo suffice for a time.Rate it:

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serve someone rightUsed other than as an idiom: see serve, right.Rate it:

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stop someone in his tracksTo prevent someone from continuing along a path or way, literal or figurative, he has begun going along.Rate it:

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suck someone's cockTo perform fellatio on someone.Rate it:

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suck someone's cockTo brownnose, to curry favor to someone.Rate it:

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tickle someone's pickleTo stimulate someone's penis sexually.Rate it:

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turn someone's headTo attract someone's romantic interest.Rate it:

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wait on someone hand, foot and fingerAlternative form of wait on hand and foot.Rate it:

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walk a mile in someone's shoesTo experience what someone has experienced.Rate it:

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lick someone's assTo flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinionRate it:

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breathe down someone's neckTo follow someone too closely, making it uncomfortable for them.Rate it:

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burst someone's bubbleTo disillusion; to disabuse someone of a false notion or rationalization that has grown comfortable.Rate it:

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tickle someone's fancyTo amuse, entertain, or appeal to someone; to stimulate someone's imagination in a favorable manner.Rate it:

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clue (someone) inTo inform, instruct, or tell.Rate it:

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beat someone to the punchTo do something before somebody else is able to.Rate it:

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clip someone's wingsTo restrict someone's freedomRate it:

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Grease Someone's PalmAny act which involves corruption to get benefitedRate it:

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keep someone in the darkTo deliberately not tell someone details about somethingRate it:

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shit in someone's CheeriosTo ruin one's day.Rate it:

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Tied to Someone's Apron StringsDepending on someone for something; can’t be able to do something due to dependenceRate it:

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twist someone's ballsto annoyRate it:

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