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put one pastTo deceive, trick, or fool, especially by concealing something.Rate it:

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shit one's pantsTo be extremely frightened.Rate it:

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to not let any grass grow under one's feetto be always active and never delay in taking an actionRate it:

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true to one's colorsloyalRate it:

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ace up one's sleeveA surprise advantage of which others are not aware.Rate it:

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air one's dirty laundry in publicto reveal one's secrets to the public.Rate it:

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at the end of one's tetherAt the limit of one’s patience; frustrated or annoyed..Rate it:

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at the top of one's voiceVery loudlyRate it:

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blow one's wadto ejaculateRate it:

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call 'em as one sees 'emTo candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.Rate it:

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cold oneA beer.Rate it:

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count one's blessingsTo focus one's attention on the circumstances of one's life which are pleasant or fortunate, especially with the intention of diverting one's thoughts from serious or disagreeable matters.Rate it:

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crap one's pantsTo defecate into one's pants or other clothing.Rate it:

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cut one looseto fartRate it:

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do one's bitTo make an individual contribution toward an overall effort.Rate it:

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genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspirationThis is a famous quote attributed to Thomas Edison, a famous and prolific American inventor. The idea that hard work is the most important aspect of new inventions existed before Edison gave his quote, however.Rate it:

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get into one's strideTo become familiar with something recently learnt.Rate it:

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get one's money's worthTo derive satisfaction from an experience or occurrence; to have one's expectations or hopes fulfilled.Rate it:

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give one's left nutPay a very high price for something.Rate it:

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hang out one's shingleTo open an office or business, especially in a profession.Rate it:

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hitch one's wagon to a starTo commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.Rate it:

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hold one's head highto act with pride; to be proud in a positive wayRate it:

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jump in one's skinTo start with fright.Rate it:

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keep one's head above waterTo survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.Rate it:

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know one's own mindTo clearly understand one's own feelings, intentions, preferences, etc; to know precisely what one wants; to be decisive or determined.Rate it:

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leave to one's own devicesTo leave alone, unsupervised, without assistance.Rate it:

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More than One Way to Skin a CatSeveral ways are present to attain the goalRate it:

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off one's titsHeavily intoxicated; under the influence of alcohol or drugs.Rate it:

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one of his majesty's bad bargainsA worthless soldier, a malingeror.Rate it:

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one of those daysA bad day.Rate it:

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one thousandUsed in a common chronometric counting scheme, in which each iteration is sequentially numbered and supposed to be approximately one second in length.Rate it:

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one to talkA person who hypocritically criticizes others for a fault that he/she also has.Rate it:

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one twowall passRate it:

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one-hit wonderA musical performer or musical group known for a single hit song, especially after failing at later attempts at success.Rate it:

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one-man bandAn organisation or business that is effectively run by only one person.Rate it:

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out on one's feetStanding erect but not consciously aware of one's surroundings, or only minimally aware, and having little or no ability to control one's bodily actions, as a result of physical injury or exhaustion.Rate it:

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pour honey in one's earTell someone something that they want to hear.Rate it:

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put on one's dancing shoesTo prepare for celebration or rejoicing; to put oneself in a positive frame of mind.Rate it:

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ring one's bellTo strike or bump one's own head with a strong blow, especially with concussive force.Rate it:

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roll one's eyesTo deliberately turn one's eyes upwards, usually to indicate disapproval, indifference or frustration.Rate it:

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shoot one's loadTo ejaculate; to cum.Rate it:

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to save one's lifeunder any circumstances; rather die than...Rate it:

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twinkle in one's father's eyeA notional look of anticipation or hope (either for sex or a child) in one's father's eyes at or around the time of one's conception.Rate it:

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two birds with one stoneAny two things that were performed or completed at the same time by one action.Rate it:

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under one's wingUnder one's protection, sponsorship, or tutelage.Rate it:

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"no one leads you astray if you don't accept."LeadsRate it:

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above one's bendOut of one's control or power.Rate it:

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act one's ageTo be mature and not childish.Rate it:

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ahead of one's timeShowing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.Rate it:

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albatross around one's neckSomething that one is associated with that keeps one from succeeding in what they want to achieve.Rate it:

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