fancy one's chances
To believe that one has a good chance of success.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I fancy my chances of winning this game.”
“She practiced for weeks and now she really fancies her chances in the upcoming tennis tournament.”
“Although the opposition appeared formidable, the candidate still fancied her chances of securing the nomination after the latest polls showed a shift in public opinion.”
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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