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111see the error of your ways — humorous phrase to realize that you are wrong in what you have done or believed Thesaurus: to change your opinion, attitudes or behavioursynonym Main entry: error * * * see, realize, etc. the ˌerror of your ˈways …
112spread your wings — spread/stretch/try/your wings phrase to start to do new and interesting things that you have not done before It’s time for him to leave home and stretch his wings. Thesaurus: to start doing something new or differentsynonym Main entry …
113wash your hands of — phrase to say or show that you do not want to be involved with someone or something and that you are not responsible for them I’ve decided to wash my hands of her. wash your hands of the affair/matter: The government had washed their hands of… …
114lay/put all/all of your cards on the table — lay/put (all/all of) your cards on the table : to be honest with other people and to tell them your thoughts, plans, etc., in a very open way Before we can talk further, you need to put all your cards on the table. [=you need to tell me what you… …
115lay/put your cards on the table — lay/put (all/all of) your cards on the table : to be honest with other people and to tell them your thoughts, plans, etc., in a very open way Before we can talk further, you need to put all your cards on the table. [=you need to tell me what you… …
116play/hold/keep your cards close to the/your chest/vest — to keep your plans, ideas, etc., hidden from other people No one knows if he s going to run for reelection. He s still playing his cards close to his chest. • • • Main Entry: ↑card …
117stick to your guns — to continue to have a particular opinion, plan, etc., when other people criticize you and say that you are wrong Despite criticism from the press, the governor is sticking to her guns on this issue. • • • Main Entry: ↑gun stick to your guns see …
118make your way (to something) — make your ˈway (to/towards sth) idiom to move or get somewhere; to make progress • Will you be able to make your own way to the airport (= get there without help, a ride, etc.)? • Is this your plan for …
119make your way (towards something) — make your ˈway (to/towards sth) idiom to move or get somewhere; to make progress • Will you be able to make your own way to the airport (= get there without help, a ride, etc.)? • Is this your plan for …
120Dragon fly etc — Fly Fly, n.; pl. {Flies} (fl[imac]z). [OE. flie, flege, AS. fl[=y]ge, fle[ o]ge, fr. fle[ o]gan to fly; akin to D. vlieg, OHG. flioga, G. fliege, Icel. & Sw. fluga, Dan. flue. [root] 84. See {Fly}, v. i.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) (a) Any winged insect; esp …
