cast up one's accounts
To vomit.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He felt sick and had to cast up his accounts.”
“The rough sea made the passengers feel ill, and several of them had to cast up their accounts.”
“After consuming the spoiled shellfish at the banquet, the unfortunate guest was forced to retire early to cast up his accounts in private.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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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”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026