Phrases.com »

Phrases related to: taking upon oneself Page #4

Yee yee! We've found 706 phrases and idioms matching taking upon oneself.

Sort:RelevancyA - Z
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:

(5.00 / 2 votes)
brass ringOne and one half inch diameter iron rings were offered riders on a Carousel by a dispensing device alongside: A Brass Ring was inserted into the dispenser at random. The Carousel Rider who succeeded in snatching the Brass Ring was rewarded A Free Ride upon return to the Operator of the Brass Ring:Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
come the acidTo make oneself unpleasant, especially by sarcasm.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
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:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
cut off one's nose to spite one's faceTo harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.Rate it:

(5.00 / 2 votes)
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:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
don't shit where you eatOne should not cause trouble in a place, group, or situation in which one regularly finds oneself.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
douchebagerryThe act of being aware of oneself behaving innapropriatley and continuing to do so.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
Drop You like a Hot PotatoTo disassociate oneself with something/someone as soon as possibleRate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
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:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
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:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
faith will move mountainsBelief in oneself (read sometimes as belief in God) can help one overcome any hurdle in life's path.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
fish or cut baitTo choose between taking action now, or forgoing the opportunity and putting that energy into another endeavor; to decide; do something constructive, but don't just do nothingRate it:

(5.00 / 2 votes)
get off one's chestto relieve oneself by talking to someoneRate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
go onTo continue; expand upon.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
have a good timeTo enjoy oneself.Rate it:

(5.00 / 2 votes)
jiminy cricketAn expression of surprise or annoyance; a euphemism for Jesus Christ used in place of swearing or taking the Lord's name in vainRate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
Keep a Straight FaceTo hold oneself off laughing, to abstain from laughingRate it:

(5.00 / 2 votes)
kindred soulSomeone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself; kindred spirit.Rate it:

(5.00 / 2 votes)
lay lowTo remain hidden or to hide oneself.Rate it:

(5.00 / 5 votes)
like mother, like daughterA daughter will have traits similar to her mother upon reaching adulthood.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
live upTo fulfil the expectations placed upon.Rate it:

(5.00 / 5 votes)
look aroundTo take note of what is going on; To make oneself aware.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
look aroundTo turn one's head to see what is behind oneself.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
look backTo look behind oneself.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
Look Down Your Nose at SomeoneTo look down upon people, to treat people inferior or lowRate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
on the makeActively seeking an opportunity for self-advancement; eager to ingratiate oneself to others in order to secure some advantage.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
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:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
pig outTo eat voraciously or ravenously; to gorge oneself.Rate it:

(5.00 / 14 votes)
populum, terram suo imperio, suae potestati subicere (not sibi by itself)to make oneself master of a people, country.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
revenge is a dish best served coldAn expression that emotional detachment is ideal when taking revenge, as one is righting the wrongs that have been done to the doer.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
risk is what fuels innovationRisk taking leads to new ideas and fosters innovation in people. Those who are not afraid of failure will make a difference in society.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
round robinan arrangement of choosing all elements in agroup equaly in some rational order e.g. 'taking turns"Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
see how the land liesTo wait for all the information about something before taking action.Rate it:

(5.00 / 2 votes)
thank one's lucky starsTo be grateful, feel oneself fortunateRate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
the shoemaker's children go barefootOne often neglects those closest to oneself.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
toot one's own hornTo promote oneself; to boast or brag; to tout.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
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:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
who am I kiddingSaid by someone who, upon the realization that they were kidding themselves, wishes to start thinking in a more sensible, reasonable way.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
fall onTo experience; to suffer; to fall upon.Rate it:

(4.83 / 6 votes)
put onTo place upon or atop.Rate it:

(4.63 / 8 votes)
buckle downTo put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself.Rate it:

(4.50 / 8 votes)
so much forAn expression of disregard, or resignation; something said upon giving up, quitting, or disposing of something.Rate it:

(4.50 / 2 votes)
count onTo rely upon, trust, or expect.Rate it:

(4.25 / 4 votes)
take offTo absent oneself from work or other responsibility, especially with permission.Rate it:

(4.25 / 4 votes)
fuck meAn expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration, or of dismay at undesired events happening to oneself.Rate it:

(4.14 / 7 votes)
apple does not fall far from the treeA child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient Rate it:

(4.00 / 1 vote)
bite one's tongueTo forcibly prevent oneself from uttering a word.Rate it:

(4.00 / 2 votes)
cherry pickTo position oneself near the opponent's goal to attempt to receive an errant or intentional pass for an easy score, as in basketball or versions of soccer where offsides are not enforced.Rate it:

(4.00 / 1 vote)
cue upThe act of taking aim on the cue ball with the cue in a game of snooker, or billiards, etc.Rate it:

(4.00 / 2 votes)

We need you!

Help us build the largest human-edited phrases collection on the web!

Alternative searches for taking upon oneself:

Quiz

Are you a phrases master?

»
She's a real ___________ in the rough, that one.
A jewel
B ruby
C diamond
D gem

Browse Phrases.com

#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ