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In One Ear and Out the OtherNot to pay any serious attention to something, ignore something without turning any ear to itRate it:

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out of one's depthTo be in a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle.Rate it:

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speak out of both sides of one’s mouthto be inconsistent or dishonest in what one says about the same subject or matter, depending on the audience or the circumstanceRate it:

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odd one outA visual puzzle where the guesser has to choose which word/picture/symbol etc. does not fit with the others.Rate it:

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wear out one's welcomeTo behave in an offensive, burdensome, or tiresome manner, with the result that one's continued presence is unwanted within a residence, commercial establishment, or social group.Rate it:

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out of one's faceDrunk; intoxicated; inebriated.Rate it:

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hit one out of the ballparkTo produce a spectacular achievement.Rate it:

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look out for number oneTo act in one's own interests; to act in a manner advantageous primarily to oneself.Rate it:

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put out of one's miseryTo end or destroy something for the good of the individuals involved in it.Rate it:

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talk out of one's assTo exaggerate, lie, or speak nonsense.Rate it:

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get one's finger outTo free one's finger.Rate it:

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go out of one's wayTo make an extra effort.Rate it:

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hang out one's shingleTo open an office or business, especially in a profession.Rate it:

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out on one's feetStanding erect but not consciously aware of one's surroundings, or only minimally aware, and having little or no ability to control one's bodily actions, as a result of physical injury or exhaustion.Rate it:

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bored out of one's brainsExtremely bored.Rate it:

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bored out of one's mindExtremely bored.Rate it:

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come out of one's shellTo reveal one's true self.Rate it:

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come out of one's shellTo become a naturist. To convert to naturism.Rate it:

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cry one's eyes outTo weep for an elongated time, or in an excessive manner.Rate it:

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cry one's eyes outTo moan.Rate it:

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eat one's heart outTo feel overwhelming sorrow, jealousy or longing, to grieve.Rate it:

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get one's claws outTo prepare to attack or retaliateRate it:

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get one's finger outTo proceed with the matter in hand.Rate it:

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get one's shirt outTo become angry or annoyed; to lose one's temper.Rate it:

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go in one ear and out the otherFailed to pay attention.Rate it:

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have one's hand outTo be requesting benefits, especially if not entitled to them.Rate it:

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hit one out of the ballparkTo hit a fair ball so well that the ball flies over all of the spectators' seats and lands outside the stadium.Rate it:

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knock one outTo masturbate.Rate it:

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odd one outSomething or someone in a group that is different or exceptional, that does not fit.Rate it:

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one strike and you're outIf you fail you will be given no second chance.Rate it:

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out of one's boxCrazy; unhinged; irrational.Rate it:

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out of one's boxStoned or intoxicated.Rate it:

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out of one's cotton-picking mindSynonym of out of one's mind.Rate it:

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out of one's elementIn a situation which is unsuitable, unfamiliar, or unenjoyable.Rate it:

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out of one's leagueIn a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others, whose accomplishments, preparedness, or other characteristics are on a significantly higher or lower level than one's own.Rate it:

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out of one's mindTemporarily mentally unstable; very distressed.Rate it:

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out of one's mindInsane, crazy.Rate it:

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out of one's treeCrazy; unhinged; irrational.Rate it:

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out of one's wayNot in the direct route that one would normally use.Rate it:

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out of one’s handsNo longer responsible for or in one’s power to controlRate it:

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out on one's earFired, dismissed or thrown out, especially for some wrongdoing or otherwise with disgrace.Rate it:

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out on one's feetStupefied; dazed; nonfunctional.Rate it:

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pour one's heart outTo express one's innermost thoughts or feelings.Rate it:

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pull one's finger outTo stop wasting time in preliminaries, and concentrate on the important task.Rate it:

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pull out of one's assTo fabricate (a factual-sounding claim) from no factual basis or evidenceRate it:

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put out of one's miseryTo submit (a person or animal) to euthanasia.Rate it:

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scare out of one's witsTo frighten someone to such an extent that they behave irrationally.Rate it:

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take one's tongue out of someone's assTo stop flattering someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion.Rate it:

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talk out one's assTo speak authoritatively on a subject which one actually knows little about; to exaggerate.Rate it:

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tear one's hair outTo react with extreme agitation.Rate it:

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