throw one's hat over the fence
To commit fully.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I threw my hat over the fence and signed the contract.”
“She was nervous about moving to a new city, but she threw her hat over the fence and booked her flight.”
“By publicly announcing his candidacy before the party had even finalized its platform, he effectively threw his hat over the fence and left no room for retreat.”
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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