go on one's merry way
To depart.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He finished his coffee and went on his merry way.”
“After the police officer gave me a warning, I thanked him and went on my merry way.”
“Having finally settled the dispute with the landlord, she gathered her belongings and went on her merry way, leaving the stressful apartment behind forever.”
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026