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Alternative form of stick to one's knitting [(idiomatic) To concentrate on one's own tasks, affairs, area of expertise, etc., especially in order to avoid distraction, embarrassment, or other needless problems.]
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(intransitive, informal) To defeat others in a contest; to do better than others in a competition.
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(idiomatic, chiefly Hong Kong) Synonym of let's go: a cheer of encouragement, support, etc.
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(idiomatic) To have identical outcomes with each attempt.
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(idiomatic, chiefly imperative) To put up with something or take responsibility for it; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.
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(idiomatic) To be able to expect or anticipate; to be about to suffer, generally said of something unpleasant.
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(idiomatic) To do or be involved in doing; to do (often something mischievous or inappropriate).
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(idiomatic, intransitive) To endure hardship cheerfully.
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to succeed despite being unlikely to do so
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(US, slang, intransitive) To strive to reach one's goals through effort and determination; to start working hard.
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(idiomatic) To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
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(idiomatic, transitive) To tolerate or put up with bravely
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To avoid revealing information.
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(US, idiomatic, often in proverbial form) To create one's own fate, as a result of one's chosen character and actions; to experience the appropriate consequences of one's behavior.
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(chiefly imperative, colloquial) To cease worrying or complaining about something and move on.
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To cut oneself off from all chance of retreat; to stake everything on success.
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Alternative form of carry one's weight [(idiomatic) To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.]
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(idiomatic, informal) To experience the minimal amount of good luck or a favorable outcome.
adj
(idiomatic) Only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself; intermittent.
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(dated, colloquial) To do or say too much.
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(idiomatic) To approach with a lot of energy.
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(idiomatic) To display spunk and strength of character, especially when rising above or when fighting back against trouble or adversity.
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(idiomatic) To rescue (or save) someone from further harm.
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Shortened form of count one's chickens before they hatch.
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Alternative form of cover one's bases [(idiomatic) To be thorough; to prepare thoroughly or completely.]
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(idiomatic) To assign unfavorable circumstances in life to someone.
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(idiomatic) To make a lot of effort with all one's resources.
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(idiomatic) to refuse to change one's plans or ideas, especially when counseled otherwise
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Synonym of do one's thing
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Alternative form of do one's own thing [(idiomatic, possibly somewhat dated, informal) To do what one considers to be best suited or most satisfying for oneself; to do what expresses one's distinctive interests or talents; to do as one chooses.]
v
(UK, informal) Synonym of earn one's keep
v
(idiomatic) To accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
v
Alternative form of land on one's feet [(idiomatic) To be lucky, or successful, often in difficult situations.]
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(idiomatic) To perform at a high level in one's official role.
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(idiomatic) To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience.
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Synonym of follow someone to the ends of the earth
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To choose what one does based on current circumstances rather than sticking to a plan or fixed set of principles.
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Synonym of win one's spurs
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(imperative, informal) Used with a personal pronoun to indicate that someone is being pretentious or grandiose.
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(informal) To get the inspiration or temptation to do something unwise.
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Alternative form of get it how one lives [(African-American Vernacular, idiomatic) To achieve wealth or success by any means necessary.]
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(slang, euphemistic) Abbreviation of get one's ass into gear
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(UK, slang) To start performing a task effectively or start behaving better in general; to shape up.
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(idiomatic) To initiate contact or a relationship; to gain access, especially to an entry-level job.
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Synonym of get one's claws into
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Alternative form of have the last laugh [(idiomatic) To be vindicated; to triumph despite predicted failure; to find success after defeat or setback.]
v
Alternative form of gird up one's loins [(idiomatic, intransitive) To prepare oneself for something demanding.]
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(idiomatic, intransitive) To prepare oneself for something demanding.
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(intransitive, idiomatic) To perform particularly well; to be particularly successful.
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(colloquial) To have an interest in or approve of something.
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(colloquial) To attack; to assault physically.
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(idiomatic) To act defensively.
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To undertake any amount of trouble or risk to achieve some end.
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(idiomatic) To have a miserable experience.
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(idiomatic) To experience the suffering or discipline necessary to bring one to a certain degree of knowledge or skill, or to a certain mental state.
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(idiomatic) To proceed enthusiastically, vigorously, or expertly.
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Synonym of grasp at straws
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(transitive, informal) Endure stoically.
v
(idiomatic) To be in danger, calling for precise caution; to be in a precarious situation.
v
(idiomatic) To be in a precarious situation, unsure of the future.
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(transitive) To accept or recognize as reliable, tangible, or factual; to depend on.
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To attempt (something); to try to do (something).
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(idiomatic) To make an attempt, a try.
v
Alternative form of have one's cake and eat it too [(idiomatic) To seek to have two things which are mutually incompatible (such as eating a piece of cake and yet still possessing that piece for future use).]
v
(idiomatic, of a person) To obtain the circumstances one wishes for; to do what one wishes to do, or to have others do what one wishes them to do.
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Alternative form of have one's work cut out for one [To face a large task or project.]
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(idiomatic) To be vindicated; to triumph despite predicted failure; to find success after defeat or setback.
v
Alternative form of have the world by the tail [(idiomatic) To possess great influence and opportunity.]
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Alternative form of have the world by the tail [(idiomatic) To possess great influence and opportunity.]
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(idiomatic) To possess great influence and opportunity.
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Alternative form of have the world by the tail [(idiomatic) To possess great influence and opportunity.]
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(idiomatic) To reduce the risk of making a mistake, by keeping one's options open.
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(idiomatic) To be relatable in a negative way; to cause negative emotions by being similar or reminding; to be uncomfortably alike one's personal negative experiences.
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(chiefly US, idiomatic, informal) to rely on (someone or something) for success
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(idiomatic) To act with pride; to be proud in a positive way.
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(figuratively) To reluctantly overcome one's revulsion.
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(idiomatic) To demonstrate oneself to be capable; to provide a respectable performance or worthy competition; to stick up for oneself.
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(idiomatic, humorous) To hurry to complete a task or arrive at a destination by a specified time, only for nothing to happen, due to other requirements that have yet to be satisfied.
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(idiomatic) to perform an action before being forced to do so.
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(idiomatic) To be lucky, or successful, often in difficult situations.
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To continue in a course of action even when facing great difficulties and likely disaster.
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To make an effort with; to work hard at; to show determination and perseverance.
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Alternative form of jump through hoops. [(idiomatic) To put forth great effort to meet requirements, usually arbitrary, set by someone.]
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To learn by experiencing the consequences of making mistakes.
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(idiomatic) Before one can perform a complicated task, one has to learn how to perform more simple tasks.
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Synonym of keep one's options open
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To be directly imputable to one; to be one's own fault.
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Alternative form of pull oneself up by one's bootstraps [(idiomatic) To begin an enterprise or recover from a setback without any outside help; to succeed only by one's own efforts or abilities.]
v
Alternative form of pull oneself up by one's bootstraps [(idiomatic) To begin an enterprise or recover from a setback without any outside help; to succeed only by one's own efforts or abilities.]
v
Alternative form of pull oneself up by one's bootstraps [(idiomatic) To begin an enterprise or recover from a setback without any outside help; to succeed only by one's own efforts or abilities.]
v
Alternative form of pull oneself up by one's bootstraps [(idiomatic) To begin an enterprise or recover from a setback without any outside help; to succeed only by one's own efforts or abilities.]
v
Alternative form of pull oneself up by one's bootstraps [(idiomatic) To begin an enterprise or recover from a setback without any outside help; to succeed only by one's own efforts or abilities.]
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(idiomatic) To be caught in an economic or societal situation which one did not choose, which threatens one's well-being or life, and which causes distress.
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Alternative form of leave no stone unturned [(idiomatic) To search or investigate thoroughly.]
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(Singapore, colloquial) do not hesitate; take action immediately.
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(idiomatic) To act while an opportunity exists; to take action while a situation is favorable.
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(idiomatic) To "be a man about it"; to do the things a man is traditionally expected to do, such as taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions; displaying bravery or toughness in the face of danger, adversity, or a challenge; providing for one's family, etc. (Compare man (“brace oneself, steel oneself”).)
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(idiomatic) To be unable (perhaps figuratively) to approach something or someone.
adv
(idiomatic) With a large amount of effort or intensity.
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(idiomatic) To independently make the decisions or perform the duties, tasks, etc. which are one's own responsibility and which affect oneself.
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(idiomatic) To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
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To incur the negative consequences of one's decision.
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To only take a stand for a cause that is truly important to one.
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To muster the bravery and will to do something.
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(idiomatic, informal) To stop wasting time in preliminaries, and concentrate on the important task.
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Alternative form of pull one's weight [(idiomatic) To contribute fairly and proportionately to a group effort; to do the work that one is obligated to.]
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(idiomatic) To begin an enterprise or recover from a setback without any outside help; to succeed only by one's own efforts or abilities.
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Alternative form of pull oneself up by one's bootstraps [(idiomatic) To begin an enterprise or recover from a setback without any outside help; to succeed only by one's own efforts or abilities.]
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(idiomatic) To prevent others from attaining or benefiting from the same advantages, opportunities, or rights as oneself.
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(idiomatic) To (attempt to) achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.
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(idiomatic) try to achieve a goal despite huge resistance, being an uphill battle
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(idiomatic) To do something unnecessary, to go over the top
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Synonym of stick one's oar in (“to interfere”)
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Alternative form of put one's pants on one leg at a time [(idiomatic) To be an ordinary person; to be a mere mortal.]
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Alternative form of put one's pants on one leg at a time [(idiomatic) To be an ordinary person; to be a mere mortal.]
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Synonym of put one's best foot forward
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(idiomatic) To show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.
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(idiomatic) Synonym of bury one's head in the sand
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(idiomatic) To be an ordinary person; to be a mere mortal.
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(figuratively) Synonym of strive: To work hard, to complete an activity with one's complete effort and focus.
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(archaic) To make a special effort; to exert oneself, or go out of one's way.
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(idiomatic) Synonym of put through the wringer
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(idiomatic) To interrogate or scrutinize closely; to subject to some trial or ordeal.
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(idiomatic, by extension) To take firm action or to show oneself to be committed to such action, as when competing in a sporting event or other contest.
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Alternative form of pull oneself up by one's bootstraps [(idiomatic) To begin an enterprise or recover from a setback without any outside help; to succeed only by one's own efforts or abilities.]
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Synonym of take the bait
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(idiomatic) To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.
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(idiomatic, colloquial) To anticipate something eagerly.
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(idiomatic) To undergo a series of tests or challenges.
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(idiomatic) To delay taking action based on the outcome of something else.
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(chiefly UK) to be determined not to do something.
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(idiomatic, archaic) Synonym of put one's shoulder to the wheel
v
(theater, informal) To fail to applaud when expected to.
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(idiomatic, usually imperative) to not give details about something mentioned, usually to avoid embarrassment or irrelevance
adv
(informal, figuratively) Very easily.
v
Synonym of try one's wings
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(idiomatic) To put up with something; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.
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(idiomatic) To be tough; to have endurance; to have the capacity to absorb stress or damage, but still be able to function.
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(transitive, idiomatic) To rapidly gain great popularity in (a place).
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To be resolute in difficult circumstances.
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Alternative form of give it one's best shot [(idiomatic) To make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.]
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(idiomatic) To summon up one's courage in readiness for a difficult or dangerous action.
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Alternative form of bring one's own hide to market [(US, idiomatic, often in proverbial form) To create one's own fate, as a result of one's chosen character and actions; to experience the appropriate consequences of one's behavior.]
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Alternative form of pull oneself up by one's bootstraps [(idiomatic) To begin an enterprise or recover from a setback without any outside help; to succeed only by one's own efforts or abilities.]
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(idiomatic, UK) Not to allow oneself to be set back, daunted, upset or embarrassed by unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.
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(idiomatic, US) To cope with something unfortunate without much effort; to accept or manage difficulties well.
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(idiomatic) To deal with a matter in a direct manner, especially to confront a difficulty rather than avoid it.
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(idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly US) To be especially good or outstanding.
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(intransitive, idiomatic) To punish someone according to one's own idea of justice, without consideration for the role of law enforcement authorities.
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(idiomatic) To act on one's own authority, without asking for permission.
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(chiefly UK, figuratively) To accept both the positive and negative elements in a situation.
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To say what someone else was about to say themselves.
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(idiomatic) To accept a challenge.
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Alternative form of stick to one's knitting [(idiomatic) To concentrate on one's own tasks, affairs, area of expertise, etc., especially in order to avoid distraction, embarrassment, or other needless problems.]
adj
(idiomatic) Through a period of bad treatment or an ordeal.
v
Synonym of cast in one's lot with.
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To act very cautiously about something; to avoid speaking about a painful or controversial issue.
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To avoid an issue by equivocation, diplomacy, or changing the subject.
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(idiomatic) To exercise precaution; to be careful with regards to the situation.
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(idiomatic, by extension) Any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance or resolve.
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(idiomatic) To attempt a skill, craft, trade, or action, possibly for the first time.
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(idiomatic) To garner a considerable amount of attention.
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(idiomatic) To end up being successful when doing so was uncertain or unlikely.
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(idiomatic, rare) To wait in expectation of an occurrence.
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(idiomatic) To await a seemingly inevitable event, especially one that is not desirable.
n
(figuratively) A situation in which someone is forced to make a disadvantageous move
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