abound in one's own sense

ace up one's sleeve

A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

act one's age

To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

act one's age, not one's shoe size

Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

afraid of one's own shadow

Exceptionally timid.

air one's dirty laundry in public

To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

air one's dirty linen in public

Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

albatross around one's neck

A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

albatross round one's neck

Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.