steal someone's identity
To assume another person's identity, usually to gain access to that person's finances or to frame a person for a crime; to commit identity theft.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Criminals often try to steal someone's identity online.”
“You should never share your social security number, or a hacker might steal someone's identity to open credit cards.”
“Sophisticated cybercriminals employ advanced phishing techniques to steal someone's identity, leaving victims to navigate the arduous process of restoring their financial reputation.”
From identity theft.
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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