He tried to plow with his neighbor's heifer to get a better deal.
plow with one's heifer
idiomTo have an affair with another man's wife or to deal with the wife in order to obtain something from her husband.
Origin
disputed originBiblical.
The salesman realized he could not convince the stubborn business owner, so he decided to plow with his heifer instead.
By choosing to plow with his heifer rather than negotiating directly with the king, the diplomat hoped to influence the royal decision through the queen.
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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.