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throw one's toys out of the pramTo lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum.Rate it:

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throw one's weight aroundTo exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner.Rate it:

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thumb one's noseTo place a thumb upon the tip of the nose, usually while simultaneous wiggling one's fingers, in a gesture of disrespect.Rate it:

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thumb one's noseTo act disrespectfully, especially by flouting the object of disrespect.Rate it:

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tie one onTo drink alcohol excessively, to the point of being drunkRate it:

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tighten one's beltTo be more frugal. To make difficult economic savings due to a lowering of expected income.Rate it:

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time stands still for no oneNo one can control timeRate it:

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tip one's handTo inadvertently reveal any secret, particularly a secret that puts one at an advantage or disadvantage.Rate it:

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tip one's handIn card playing, to accidentally reveal one's cards or hand.Rate it:

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tip one's hatTo briefly remove or tap one's hat as a gesture of greeting, deference, or respect.Rate it:

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tip one's hatTo acknowledge or show respect; to honor.Rate it:

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to attain one' age of wisdomTo reach an age of maturity, to grow old.Rate it:

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to one's mindIn one's opinion, from one's point of view.Rate it:

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to save one's lifeat allRate it:

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to the best of one's knowledgeAlternative form of to one's knowledgeRate it:

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too big for one's bootsFar less capable than one's claims to be.Rate it:

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too big for one's britchesToo large to fit into one's pants.Rate it:

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too big for one's britchesDisturbingly confident, unacceptably cocky.Rate it:

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traditional american public opinion favors a president who is strong and wrong over one who is meekA United States President must portray a persona who strong and competent.Rate it:

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

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try as one mayhowever hard one tries; despite one's best effortsRate it:

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try as one mightAlternative form of try as one mayRate it:

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try one's handTo attempt a skill, craft, or trade.Rate it:

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try one's luckTo make a risky attempt.Rate it:

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turn in one's graveTo be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased.Rate it:

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turn on one's heelTo suddenly turn away from someone or something in order to depart rapidly, especially as expressive of haughtiness, disapproval, or evasiveness.Rate it:

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turn one onTo increase interest.Rate it:

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turn one's backTo forsake, to abandon; to ignore.Rate it:

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turn one's coatTo turn against a previous affiliation or allegiance.Rate it:

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turn one's nose upAlternative form of turn up one's nose.Rate it:

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turn up one's noseTo sneer.Rate it:

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turn up one's noseTo refuse, especially as due to pride or status.Rate it:

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twiddle one's thumbsTo wait or dawdle; to accomplish nothing useful or lack a useful occupation.Rate it:

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twiddle one's thumbsTo circle one's thumbs around one another, usually with the fingers interlaced, usually done idly while waiting or bored.Rate it:

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twinkle in one's daddy's eyeOf a person, not yet conceived, particularly when referring to a time period preceding their conception.Rate it:

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two heads are better than oneSome problems may be solved more easily by two (or more) people working together than by one working alone.Rate it:

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under one's hatConcealed; confidential; secret.Rate it:

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under one's very eyesin plain sight; while someone is watchingRate it:

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up in one’s shitAn individual is interfering in another’s business; an individual with poor boundaries.Rate it:

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up on one's earAnnoyed, angry.Rate it:

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up one's alleyMatching a person's interests or abilities well.Rate it:

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up to one's earsup to hereRate it:

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up to one's eyeballsOverwhelmed with a situation.Rate it:

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up to one's neck in alligatorsExtremely busy; having many pressing obligations, distractions, etc consuming one's time.Rate it:

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use one's coconutUse one's head; think.Rate it:

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use one's headTo headbutt.Rate it:

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use one's headTo think carefully, especially as an alternative to being guided by one's emotions.Rate it:

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use one's nogginTo think, especially in a careful or clever manner.Rate it:

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vent out one's blood, sweat and tearsA person's determination and hard work.Rate it:

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vote with one's feetTo show support for something by going to or otherwise being present somewhere.Rate it:

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