I cannot lay my tongue to the name of that song.
lay one's tongue to
idiomTo say; to name; to think of to say.
She knew the answer perfectly well, but she could not lay her tongue to the right words during the presentation.
Although the memory of the event remained vivid in his mind, he found he could not lay his tongue to a single phrase that might adequately describe the tragedy.
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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.