put one's mind to it
To apply oneself; to exert a directed effort.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You can learn anything if you put your mind to it.”
“She struggled with the difficult math project, but she finished it once she put her mind to it.”
“Although the task seemed insurmountable at first, he realized that he could achieve his goal provided he put his mind to it with unwavering focus.”
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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