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(idiomatic) Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public
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Synonym of paint oneself into a corner
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Synonym of bare one's soul
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(idiomatic) To reveal one's innermost feelings and thoughts, especially concerning one's doubts, regrets, or flaws; to tell one's personal secrets to others.
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(idiomatic) To call someone's attention to an important matter.
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(idiomatic, by extension) To disclose one's real thoughts and intentions.
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(idiomatic) Synonym of strive: to apply oneself completely to the point of physical exhaustion or incapacity.
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To hold one's cards close to the chest.
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Alternative form of wear one's heart on one's sleeve [(idiomatic) To be very transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotions.]
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Alternative form of wear one's heart on one's sleeve [(idiomatic) To be very transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotions.]
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To accept one's duty patriotically, particularly (idiomatic, euphemistic) to endure unwanted affection or sex due to social pressures.
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when telling a lie (and attempting to escape the moral and other consequence of that lie).
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(intransitive, Australia, idiomatic, informal) To be in a desperate situation; to struggle.
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inflict the worst possible damage one can
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Synonym of eat one's feelings
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To encounter an uncomfortable situation.
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Synonym of sweat one's guts out
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To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance.
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(idiomatic) to lose one's dignity, temper, or self-control.
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Alternative form of give one's eye-teeth [To sacrifice something valuable.]
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(dated) To accuse one of a lie, to their face.
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(by extension) An act done in desperation, with only a very small chance of success.
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(idiomatic) With the threat or negative prospect of; acting as a constant preoccupation.
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(idiomatic) To deserve or merit, as the consequences of one's actions.
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(idiomatic) To be strongly scolded, reprimanded or admonished.
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(idiomatic) To be busy or thoroughly preoccupied.
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(transitive, idiomatic) Synonym of put one's heart in.
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Alternative form of set one's heart on [(transitive, idiomatic) To desire with intensity and commitment, to earnestly long for.]
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Alternative form of set one's heart on [(transitive, idiomatic) To desire with intensity and commitment, to earnestly long for.]
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(UK, Ireland) To prepare to exhibit plenty of vitality or strength or other superior performance.
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(UK) daring, courageous, particularly in the face of unexpected adversity.
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(informal) Used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark.
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Synonym of know one's ass from a hole in the ground
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Alternative form of bare one's soul [(idiomatic) To reveal one's innermost feelings and thoughts, especially concerning one's doubts, regrets, or flaws; to tell one's personal secrets to others.]
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Synonym of learn the hard way
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(idiomatic) To enjoy oneself, to have fun.
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To find oneself unable to speak; to be able to come up with nothing to say.
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(idiomatic) To make someone happy, or be a source of satisfaction, for the rest of the day.
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(idiomatic) To be unable to say a single word because of someone else's talkativeness.
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(transitive with to) (figuratively) To speak honestly and vulnerably about one's feelings.
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Synonym of sweat one's guts out
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(intransitive, idiomatic) To express one's innermost thoughts or feelings.
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Synonym of pour one's heart out
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Alternative form of pour one's heart out [(intransitive, idiomatic) To express one's innermost thoughts or feelings.]
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Synonym of pour one's heart out
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(transitive, idiomatic) To be emotionally invested in (something); to do (something) wholeheartedly.
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Alternative form of wear one's heart on one's sleeve [(idiomatic) To be very transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotions.]
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To bring someone into a situation where they are sure to be misunderstood by others.
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(transitive, figuratively) to be abused or treated very harshly; to suffer intense anguish, stress, or grief.
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Alternative form of rack one's brain [(figuratively) To struggle to think of or remember something.]
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(reflexive, idiomatic) With great effort or enthusiasm.
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Using intimidation or threats of force to coerce others into submission or compliance.
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(idiomatic) To have unexpected good fortune.
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(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To like, accept or condone.
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(transitive) To regard someone's remarks as offensive or hostile.
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Alternative form of get off one's chest [(idiomatic) To relieve oneself by talking to someone.]
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(idiomatic) To accept positive things with negative things.
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(idiomatic) To feel keenly; be greatly grieved at; be much affected by something.
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Synonym of hard act to follow
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(figuratively, transitive with to) To refuse to listen to something.
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(idiomatic, with "at") To refuse, especially with disgust, contempt or scorn; to refuse with apparent disregard about offending the offerer.
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(Cockney rhyming slang) To think.
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(idiomatic) To be very transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotions.
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Alternative form of wear one's heart on one's sleeve [(idiomatic) To be very transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotions.]
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(colloquial) To make a show of bravery despite one's fears; to put on a brave face.
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Synonym of sweat one's guts out
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