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three in the pink one in the stinkTo place your three fingers inside a vagina and your fourth finger inside the anusRate it:

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under one's noseDirectly in front of one; clearly visible.Rate it:

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under one's thumbCompletely controlled by someone; at someone’s command..Rate it:

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under one's breathSoftly, so as not to be heard.Rate it:

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one who hesitates is lostA person who spends too much time contemplating what to do may miss a valuable but fleeting opportunity.Rate it:

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eat an elephant one bite at a timeTo do something one step at a time; to do something in steps rather than all at once.Rate it:

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frog in one's throatHoarseness or the need to cough.Rate it:

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

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one man's meat is another man's poisonPeople have differing tastes; what pleases one person may displease another.Rate it:

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public enemy number oneA person who ranks highest on the federal government's prioritized list of wanted criminal fugitives.Rate it:

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at one's beck and callIn servitude to; at one’s command.Rate it:

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albatross round one's neckAlternative form of albatross around one's neck.Rate it:

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as far as one knowsTo the best of one's knowledge.Rate it:

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back of one's handA slap.Rate it:

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bane of one's existenceSomething or someone who poses a significant problem to an individual.Rate it:

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beat one's swords into ploughsharesTo refrain from doing aggressive activities and to do peaceful ones.Rate it:

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bite one's tongueAn admonishment to someone who has said something unfeeling or harsh.Rate it:

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break one's duckTo score one's first run in an innings.Rate it:

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burn a hole in one's pocketTo cause someone to be tempted to spend money.Rate it:

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earn one's keepTo perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.Rate it:

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flea in one's earA stinging rebuke or rebuff.Rate it:

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

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get one's hands dirtyto get involved with the unpleasant parts, or the lowest levels, of a task.Rate it:

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get one's money's worthIn a transaction, to receive a good or service which is considered to be of a value equal to or greater than the amount of money expended.Rate it:

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

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have bats in one's belfryTo be crazy or eccentric.Rate it:

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in one's cupsDrunk.Rate it:

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keep one's nose cleanTo stay out of trouble, especially by avoiding unlawful behavior.Rate it:

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keep one's options openTo not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.Rate it:

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last thing one needsSomething not wanted by someone, who is already burdened.Rate it:

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make one's markTo make, or leave, a lasting impression, especially to achieve apparent success.Rate it:

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mind one's own businessTo concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.Rate it:

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one anotherUsed of a reciprocal relationship among a group of more than two people or things; compare each other.Rate it:

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one's ass is grassOne is doomed.Rate it:

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one-offOccurring once; one-time.Rate it:

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price on one's headA compensation for capturing or killing a person, especially someone guilty of a crime.Rate it:

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show one's true stripesTo reveal one's real beliefs, sentiments, or character, especially through one's behavior.Rate it:

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tail between one's legsA reaction to a confrontation, specifically one with excessive shame and hurt pride.Rate it:

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take one's ball and go homeTo cease participating in an activity that has turned to one's disadvantage, especially out of spite, or in a way that prevents others from participating as well.Rate it:

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the world is one's oysterIn order to achieve something in this world, one has to grab the opportunity.Rate it:

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to get one's wires crossedOne can get their wires crossed by asking the wrong question or making a confusing statement or by interpreting the answer incorrectly, or by receiving confusing answers to confusing statements.Rate it:

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when one door closes, another opensWhen one opportunity is lost, another opportunity soon becomes available.Rate it:

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with one's head held highproudly, with prideRate it:

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keep one's eye on the ballMy ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives, keep your eye on the ball and not get deflected away from it.Rate it:

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put one foot in front of the otherTo move forward, progress steadily.Rate it:

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put one pastTo deceive, trick, or fool, especially by concealing something.Rate it:

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shit one's pantsTo be extremely frightened.Rate it:

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to not let any grass grow under one's feetto be always active and never delay in taking an actionRate it:

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true to one's colorsloyalRate it:

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ace up one's sleeveA surprise advantage of which others are not aware.Rate it:

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