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

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hitch one's wagon to a starTo commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.Rate it:

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hold one's waternot have to pee; try not to urinateRate it:

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hold one's head highto act with pride; to be proud in a positive wayRate it:

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jump in one's skinTo start with fright.Rate it:

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keep one's head above waterTo survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.Rate it:

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know one's own mindTo clearly understand one's own feelings, intentions, preferences, etc; to know precisely what one wants; to be decisive or determined.Rate it:

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leave to one's own devicesTo leave alone, unsupervised, without assistance.Rate it:

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More than One Way to Skin a CatSeveral ways are present to attain the goalRate it:

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off one's titsHeavily intoxicated; under the influence of alcohol or drugs.Rate it:

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one of his majesty's bad bargainsA worthless soldier, a malingeror.Rate it:

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one of those daysA bad day.Rate it:

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one thousandUsed in a common chronometric counting scheme, in which each iteration is sequentially numbered and supposed to be approximately one second in length.Rate it:

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one to talkA person who hypocritically criticizes others for a fault that he/she also has.Rate it:

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one twowall passRate it:

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one-hit wonderA musical performer or musical group known for a single hit song, especially after failing at later attempts at success.Rate it:

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one-man bandAn organisation or business that is effectively run by only one person.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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pour honey in one's earTell someone something that they want to hear.Rate it:

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put on one's dancing shoesTo prepare for celebration or rejoicing; to put oneself in a positive frame of mind.Rate it:

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ring one's bellTo strike or bump one's own head with a strong blow, especially with concussive force.Rate it:

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roll one's eyesTo deliberately turn one's eyes upwards, usually to indicate disapproval, indifference or frustration.Rate it:

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shoot one's loadTo ejaculate; to cum.Rate it:

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to save one's lifeunder any circumstances; rather die than...Rate it:

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two birds with one stoneAny two things that were performed or completed at the same time by one action.Rate it:

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under one's wingUnder one's protection, sponsorship, or tutelage.Rate it:

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"no one leads you astray if you don't accept."LeadsRate it:

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above one's bendOut of one's control or power.Rate it:

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act one's ageTo be mature and not childish.Rate it:

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ahead of one's timeShowing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.Rate it:

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albatross around one's neckSomething that one is associated with that keeps one from succeeding in what they want to achieve.Rate it:

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all one's life's worthA momentous matter; a very serious risk; a difficult task or situation.Rate it:

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all's oneIt is just the same; it makes no difference.Rate it:

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an insult to one is an insult to allWhen individuals are insulted based on their characteristics, that insult also applies to everybody who shares them.Rate it:

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an offer one can't refuseAn offer from one side in any transaction with terms so attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.Rate it:

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an offer one can't refuseAn offer from one side in any transaction with the results of failing to accept so unattractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.Rate it:

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and don't play one on TVA term often used after a person claims to have no expertise in a topic of discussion, but still wants to contribute a comment.Rate it:

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another nail in one's coffinOne in a series of factors which lead, or purport to lead, to downfall.Rate it:

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another one in the rowBeing normal/like anybody else/ nothing special, you are another person in the row youre not extraordinary one way or anotherRate it:

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another string to one's bowAnother skill, ability or resource when one fails.Rate it:

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ants in one's pantsTo be agitated and constantly fidgeting.Rate it:

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any way one slices itFrom any perspective; in every case.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/in X, no one can hear you YIndicates a threat of imminent danger. X is often limited to words having something to do with space. Y is a sound made by humans, especially 'scream'.Rate it:

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as best one canIn the best possible way, given the circumstances.Rate it:

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ask me one on sporta sarcastic reply given when a person does not know the correct answer.Rate it:

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at one withUnited with; in tune with.Rate it:

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at one's fingertipsReadily available.Rate it:

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at the end of one's ropeAlternative form of at the end of one's tetherRate it:

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at the top of one's lungsPossible.Rate it:

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back of one's handA display of disrespect or scorn.Rate it:

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