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81couldn't argue (your) way out of a paper bag — couldn t [act/argue/fight] (your) way out of a paper bag humorous if someone couldn t act, argue, fight etc. their way out of a paper bag, they act, argue, fight etc. very badly. It s no good asking Jim to protect you he couldn t fight his way… …
82couldn't fight (your) way out of a paper bag — couldn t [act/argue/fight] (your) way out of a paper bag humorous if someone couldn t act, argue, fight etc. their way out of a paper bag, they act, argue, fight etc. very badly. It s no good asking Jim to protect you he couldn t fight his way… …
83couldn't ... (your) way out of a paper bag — couldn t [act/argue/fight] (your) way out of a paper bag humorous if someone couldn t act, argue, fight etc. their way out of a paper bag, they act, argue, fight etc. very badly. It s no good asking Jim to protect you he couldn t fight his way… …
84go out of (your) way to (do something) — to try very hard to help other people or make them comfortable. Our hosts went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Many teachers really go out of their way to help their students …
85on your way — on (your) way leaving or away. Give me a kiss and I ll be on my way. They stayed with us for a week and then went on their way …
86pay your way — pay (your) way if someone pays their way, they pay for all the things they have or use. We ve always paid our own way and never taken a penny from the state …
87talk (your) way (somewhere) — to use persuasion to do or avoid something. Phillips talked his way into a military site that does not permit visitors. She tried to talk her way out of a speeding ticket but the police officer gave it to her anyway …
88go out of your way to do something — phrase to make an extra effort to do something even though it is not convenient or easy to do Rachel really went out of her way to make me feel welcome. Thesaurus: to try hard to do or get somethingsynonym Main entry: way …
89on your way — on the/your/way phrase close to the road or path that you are using, and therefore convenient to visit The house is on my way, so I’ll call by. Thesaurus: next to, near to and not far awaysynonym …
90have your way with — to do exactly what you want to do to or with (something or someone); especially : to have sex with (someone, and especially someone over whom you have control, influence, etc.) He has had his way with many women. • • • Main Entry: ↑way …
