plow one's way
Alternative spelling of plough one's way.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He had to plow his way through the deep snow.”
“The crowd was so thick that we had to plow our way to the front of the stage.”
“Despite the exhaustion clouding his mind, he continued to plow his way through the dense legal documents until he finally found the evidence he needed.”
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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