[world] See: [COME UP IN THE WORLD] or [RISE IN THE WORLD], [DEAD TO THE WORLD], [FOR ALL THE WORLD], [IN A WORLD OF ONE'S OWN] or [IN A WORLD […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in a world of one's own

[in a world of one's own] or [in a world by oneself] 1. In the place where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart from other people. * /They […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

for all the world

[for all the world] {adv. phr.} 1. Under no circumstances. * /Betty said she wouldn't marry Jake for all the world./ 2. Precisely; exactly. * /It began for all the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

weight of the world on one's shoulders

[weight of the world on one's shoulders] or [world on one's shoulders] or [world on one's back] {n. phr.} A very heavy load of worry or responsibility; very tired or […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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tongue

[tongue] See: [AT THE TIP OF ONE'S TONGUE], [CAT GET ONE'S TONGUE], [HOLD ONE'S TONGUE], [KEEP A CIVIL TONGUE IN ONE'S […]

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blow up in one's face

[blow up in one's face] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail completely and with unexpected force. * /The thief's plan to rob the […]

get up with the chickens

[get up with the chickens] or [rise with the chickens] {v. phr.} To rise very early in the morning. * /All the farmers in […]

hire out

[hire out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To accept a job; take employment. * /Frank hired out as a saxophonist with a dance band./ 2. […]

saber rattling

[saber rattling] or [sword rattling] {n.} A show of military strength usually to frighten; a threat of military force. * […]