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light on one's feeteffeminate, homosexualRate 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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lump in one's throatA feeling of emotional sadness. On the point of crying.Rate it:

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make one's bonesTo commit a murder in order to be respected in a criminal gang.Rate it:

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one at a timeIndividually, as opposed to collectively; slowly or methodically, figuratively.Rate it:

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one card shy of a full deckMentally deranged; demented; insane.Rate it:

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one good turn deserves anotherOne act of kindness should be paid back by another act of kindness.Rate it:

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one may as well hang for a sheep as a lambIf one is going to commit a sin, it may as well be a major one as a minor one.Rate it:

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one moment, pleaseUsed to ask a person to wait a moment.Rate it:

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one swallow doesn't make a springAlternative form of one swallow does not a summer make.Rate it:

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one-night standA single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.Rate it:

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over one's headMore complex or confusing than one can understand; beyond one’s comprehension..Rate it:

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play one's cards rightTo act sensibly; to make the right moves.Rate it:

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pull one's weightTo do the work that one is obligated to.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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quake in one's bootsTo be frightened, scared, or nervous.Rate it:

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rain on one's paradeTo spoil someone's celebration.Rate it:

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rest on one's laurelsTo rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.Rate it:

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run for one's lifeTo attempt to escape an extremely bad situationRate it:

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sell one's bodyTo work as a prostitute.Rate it:

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spill one's gutsTo confess, or to divulge secrets, typically speaking freely and at length after a change of motive or an incentive.Rate it:

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spin one's wheelsTo make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.Rate it:

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stand one's groundTo maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.Rate it:

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

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there's more than one way to skin a catA problem generally has more than one solution.Rate it:

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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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