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a life of its ownAn independent existence with some characteristics of life.Rate it:

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beat someone at their own gameto win against someone who is good, better or best at something (not necessarily a literal game) or in their fieldRate it:

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Blow Your Own HornTo boast about your own capabilities or feats, to give a detailed account of your achievements and seek other people’s attention, to excessively praise and brag about yourselfRate it:

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curiosity is your own limitYou can only think to your minds curiosity limit.Rate it:

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don't shit in your own nestAlternative term for don't shit where you eatRate it:

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each to his ownEveryone is entitled to their own opinion or tastes.My housemate is a strict vegan. I personally could never not eat meat, but each to his own.Rate it:

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each to their ownAlternative form of each to his ownRate it:

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every horse thinks its own pack heaviestEveryone thinks their problems or burdens are worse than everyone else's. This phrase is a response to someone complaining or to someone complaining that they have it worse than othersRate it:

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it is a wise child that knows his own fatherOne can never be sure of paternity.Rate it:

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mind your own beeswaxSee mind your own business.Rate it:

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mind your own businessMind your own business means that we should do our work we should not bother about any others work; pay attention to what you are doing and not to what I am doing.Rate it:

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own countOwn suppositon or derivation.Rate it:

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peeble in own shoeTrouble but within group, self. Problem of one's own known to self more than others could be explained to.Rate it:

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stand on its ownTo be independent of others.Rate it:

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the devil looks after his ownBad people often prosper unfairly, because the devil helps them.Rate it:

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the engineer of the train can hostle his own locomotive.The engineer of the train can move his own locomotive to the roundhouse or locomotive service area. In doing so he is performing the task of a hostler.Rate it:

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the lady with rocky determination and her own choices best suited to human beingsThe Gibraltar is rock formation of very hard lime stone. One can break it but with lot of pursuing.Rate it:

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to dig your own graveGet deeper in trouble by complicating matters further.Rate it:

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to each his ownEvery person is entitled to his or her personal preferences and tastes.Rate it:

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Virtue is her own rewardAlternative form of virtue is its own rewardRate it:

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virtue is its own rewarda good deed is its own rewardRate it:

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why don't you pick on someone your own sizeSaid to make someone cease harassing or bullying someone else.Rate it:

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write your own scriptEncouragement to decide one’s own fateRate it:

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you'll be late for your own funeralSaid as a mild admonishment to somebody who is always late for things.Rate it:

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fall underTo belong to for purposes of categorization.Rate it:

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hot under the collarTo be enraged; angry, very much upset about somethingRate it:

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knuckle underTo yield or cooperate when pressured or forced to do so.Rate it:

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looking for devils under doilieslooking for something that isn't there, paranoia or hypochondria.Rate it:

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sweep something under the rugTo conceal a problem expediently, rather than remedy it thoroughly.Rate it:

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throw under the busTo betray or blame; to use as a scapegoat.Rate it:

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under arrestin custodyRate it:

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under controlBeing taken care of or being addressed.Rate it:

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under the influenceDrunk; intoxicated; affected by alcohol. The phrase "under the influence" typically refers to the state of being affected by some substance or external factor that alters one's behavior, judgment, or perception. It is commonly associated with the consumption of drugs or alcohol, but it can also refer to the impact of other factors such as emotions, peer pressure, or environmental influences. Being "under the influence" implies a diminished capacity to make rational decisions or to act responsibly, and it may also carry legal consequences if the substance in question is illegal or if the person's impaired state leads to unsafe or illegal behavior. Overall, the phrase "under the influence" is often used to describe a state of temporary impairment or altered mental state that can be caused by various factors, and it is typically associated with a loss of control or impaired judgment.Rate it:

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under the knifeUndergoing a surgical procedure.Rate it:

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under the roseKeep in secret, whatever is said in a certain room stays in that room. Generally used in conspiracies.Rate it:

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under the tableSecretly or without reporting, especially of payments made or business transacted.Rate it:

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Under the WeatherSlightly ill, not feeling well, low in spirits, not healthy, illRate it:

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under waterIn difficulty, especially financial.Rate it:

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water under the bridgeSomething in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.Rate it:

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Pull the Rug out from Under YouTo ruin someone’s dreams, hopes or plans, to suddenly withdraw supportRate it:

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stand from underTo escape something falling or being thrown from above.Rate it:

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under a cloudUnder suspicion; subject to critical inspection.Rate it:

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under the gunUnder great pressure to perform.Rate it:

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under wayIn operation, in progress, commenced.Rate it:

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slip under the radarTo go unnoticed, especially for a long period of time.Rate it:

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under the rugSuch as to be hidden from plain view (and thus easily ignored or overlooked).Rate it:

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get under someone's skinTo make a memorable impression or have a strong effect on someone; to impact someone's feelings.Rate it:

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get under someone's skinTo irritate someone.Rate it:

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Nothing New Under the SunEverything is almost the same as seen before, everything happening now has happened previouslyRate it:

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under a spellBewitched, held by the power of a magical spell.Rate it:

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