strike one's flag
To yield, give up, or surrender.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He refused to strike his flag during the argument.”
“After hours of intense negotiation, the company finally decided to strike its flag and accept the competitor's terms.”
“Despite the mounting pressure from his political rivals, the senator refused to strike his flag until the very last vote was counted.”
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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