mark someone's card
To forcefully correct someone's behaviour.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The manager had to mark his card after he arrived late again.”
“The coach marked the player's card for his poor attitude during the team practice.”
“After the employee repeatedly ignored safety protocols, the supervisor finally marked his card to ensure he understood the gravity of his negligence.”
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
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be someone's to lose
To be anticipated to be won by someone.
Last updated August 10, 2026