say one's prayers
To prepare to be killed.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The spy knew it was time to say his prayers.”
“When the enemy soldiers surrounded the small bunker, the captain told his men it was time to say their prayers.”
“Trapped in the crumbling ruins with no hope of rescue, the soldier closed his eyes and began to say his prayers as the final assault commenced.”
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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