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run oneself raggedTo work or exert oneself to the point of exhaustion.Rate it:

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save oneselfTo refrain from having sex until one meets a suitable person to date or betroth or marryRate it:

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sell oneselfTo work as a prostitute.Rate it:

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sell oneself shortTo belittle oneself in judgment; to underestimate oneself and one's abilities.Rate it:

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shit oneselfTo soil oneself.Rate it:

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shoot oneself in the footTo deliberately sabotage an activity in order to avoid obligation, though it causes personal suffering. Origins in first world war trench warfare.Rate it:

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shoot oneself in the footTo act against one's own interests, e.g., by saying what one is really thinking.Rate it:

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sort oneself outTo organize or solve one's personal problems.Rate it:

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sort oneself outTo calm down emotionally.Rate it:

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speak for oneselfTo provide an opinion only on one's own behalf.Rate it:

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speak for oneselfExpressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.Rate it:

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take it upon oneselfTo assume personal responsibility for a task or action.Rate it:

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take upon oneselfTo assume personal responsibility for.Rate it:

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taking upon oneselfventuringRate it:

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talk to oneselfTo say one's thoughts aloud, particularly while also not conversing with anyone else.Rate it:

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throw oneself atTo make an embarrassingly desperate attempt to get someone's romantic attention.Rate it:

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top oneselfTo outdo oneself or do more than one's previous best.Rate it:

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top oneselfTo commit suicide.Rate it:

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touch oneselfTo masturbate.Rate it:

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bite one's lipTo forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.Rate it:

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check overTo read and look for errors.Rate it:

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come the acidTo make oneself unpleasant, especially by sarcasm.Rate it:

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comfortable in one's own skinRelaxed and confident in one's manner of presenting oneself and interacting with others; conveying the impression that one has a clear, satisfying understanding of one's own abilities and situation.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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do unto others as you would have them do unto youOne should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself; an expression of the golden rule.Rate it:

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don't shit where you eatOne should not cause trouble in a place, group, or situation in which one regularly finds oneself.Rate it:

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douchebagerryThe act of being aware of oneself behaving innapropriatley and continuing to do so.Rate it:

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Drop You like a Hot PotatoTo disassociate oneself with something/someone as soon as possibleRate it:

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eat one's own dog foodTo use or consume the economic goods or services that oneself is producing; to be part of a closed household economy.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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faith will move mountainsBelief in oneself (read sometimes as belief in God) can help one overcome any hurdle in life's path.Rate it:

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get off one's chestto relieve oneself by talking to someoneRate it:

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have a good timeTo enjoy oneself.Rate it:

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Keep a Straight FaceTo hold oneself off laughing, to abstain from laughingRate it:

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kindred soulSomeone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself; kindred spirit.Rate it:

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lay lowTo remain hidden or to hide oneself.Rate it:

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look aroundTo turn one's head to see what is behind oneself.Rate it:

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look aroundTo take note of what is going on; To make oneself aware.Rate it:

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look backTo look behind oneself.Rate it:

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on the makeActively seeking an opportunity for self-advancement; eager to ingratiate oneself to others in order to secure some advantage.Rate it:

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pay it forwardPerforming a selfless act of kindness (normally for a random stranger) after having been the beneficiary of such an act oneself - the mentality behind which is to make kindness contagious such that it multiplies exponentiallyRate it:

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pig outTo eat voraciously or ravenously; to gorge oneself.Rate it:

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populum, terram suo imperio, suae potestati subicere (not sibi by itself)to make oneself master of a people, country.Rate it:

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talk to the handUsed usually sarcastically to dismiss another person's argument by indicating that the speaker (or writer) is not prepared to hear (or read) anything further that the other person has to say (or write). It is often used while simultaneously holding up the hand with the palm facing the speaker.Rate it:

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thank one's lucky starsTo be grateful, feel oneself fortunateRate it:

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the shoemaker's children go barefootOne often neglects those closest to oneself.Rate it:

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toot one's own hornTo promote oneself; to boast or brag; to tout.Rate it:

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wallow in self pityPity for oneself. Especially exaggerated or self-indulgent pity where you believe that you are the victim who has done no wrong and is deserving of condolence from everyone.Rate it:

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run downTo read quickly a list or other short text.Rate it:

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buckle downTo put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself.Rate it:

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