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have one's way withTo engage in sexual intercourse with, especially without the consent of one's partner.Rate it:

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have one's wicked wayTo have sexual intercourse.Rate it:

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have seen one's dayTo be at the point in a life cycle or career of no longer being useful or effective; to be worn-out.Rate it:

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have someone's blood on one's headTo be responsible for someone's death, pain, or misfortune.Rate it:

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have the time of one's lifeTo enjoy oneself immensely.Rate it:

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have time on one's sideTo not be rushed; to have plenty of time to do somethingRate it:

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you only have two feet, so take one step at a time to get it doneBe patient with your self, don’t get overwhelmed. Sometimes it takes time to get things done.Rate it:

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break one's backTo make a supreme effort.Rate it:

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can't put the words back into one's mouth fast enoughThis phrase is often said after someone said something they shouldn't have said as a way of conveying regret for having said it.Rate it:

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monkey on one's backA state of persistent distress or worry or the cause of such a state.Rate it:

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back to square oneLocated back at the start, as after a dead-end or failure.Rate it:

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know like the back of one's handTo be intimately knowledgeable about something, especially a place.Rate it:

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go back to square onerevert to the beginning and start all over againRate it:

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back of one's handA slap.Rate it:

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back of one's handA display of disrespect or scorn.Rate it:

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back on one's heelsIn a state of unease, surprise, or bewilderment, especially such that one's functioning or performance is detracted upon; Forced into a position of disadvantage, retreat, or poor performanceRate it:

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Back to Square OneA situation in which, one has to return to an earlier state due to certain drawbacks or failuresRate it:

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break one's backUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see break,‎ back.Rate it:

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Chinaman on one's backA drug addiction.Rate it:

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Chinaman on one's backWithdrawal symptoms.Rate it:

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get back on the horse that bucked oneto return to something that previously caused harm.Rate it:

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get one's back upTo become angry, defensive, or irritable.Rate it:

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monkey on one's backAn addiction, especially to narcotic drugs.Rate it:

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no skin off one's backNo harm to one.Rate it:

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one step forward, two steps backA situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.Rate it:

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one's back is upOne is offended or angry.Rate it:

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put one's back intoTo make a strenuous effort to do something.Rate it:

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rod for one's backThe means of one's own punishment or downfall.Rate it:

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

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wind at one's backForward momentum; a boost in one's prospects for success due to favorable events or circumstances.Rate it:

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cut off one's nose to spite one's faceTo harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.Rate it:

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damned if one does and damned if one doesn'tA dilemma where either choice results in a negative outcome.Rate it:

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keep one on one's toesTo keep one attentive, active, busy or alert.Rate it:

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one for all and all for oneEveryone in the a group should act for the benefit of the group, and the group should act for the benefit of everyone in the groupRate it:

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put one's money where one's mouth isMore generally, to take an obvious stake in the truth of a claim that one is making.Rate it:

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

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keep one's cards close to one's chestTo avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.Rate it:

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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankindWords spoken by Neil Armstrong when taking the first steps on the moon.Rate it:

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

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with one's dick in one's handIn a state of being unprepared, powerless, or idle.Rate it:

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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankindA cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone..Rate it:

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all of one's taste is in one's mouthAlternative form of all one's taste is in one's mouthRate it:

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all one's eggs in one basketInvesting heavily in just one area.Rate it:

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all one's eggs in one basketDevoting all of one’s resources to one thing.Rate it:

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all one's taste is in one's mouthOne lacks good taste in aesthetic or cultural matters.Rate it:

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cut one's coat according to one's clothLive according to your means.Rate it:

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it takes one to know oneThe person criticizing is as bad as the person being criticized.Rate it:

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one by oneIndividually in succession; one at a time.Rate it:

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one can't hold two watermelons in one handdo not attempt to take on more than you can handleRate it:

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one could do it in one's sleepSaid of something that can be done very easily.Rate it:

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