knit one's eyebrows
Alternative form of knit one's brows.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She knit her eyebrows when she saw the strange bill.”
“The professor knit his eyebrows as he read the confusing essay written by his student.”
“As the detective knit his eyebrows in deep concentration, he finally noticed the small detail that solved the entire mystery.”
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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