jump in one's skin
To start with fright.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I jumped in my skin when the door slammed shut.”
“The sudden noise in the quiet hallway made me jump in my skin.”
“Startled by the unexpected clap of thunder, she jumped in her skin and dropped the fragile glass vase she was holding.”
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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