eat one's head off
Of an animal: to cost more to feed than it is worth.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That old horse eats its head off every single month.”
“The farm is struggling because the retired cow eats its head off without producing any milk.”
“Maintaining the aging stallion became a financial burden, as the creature simply ate its head off while offering no utility to the estate.”
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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