use one's noggin
To think, especially in a careful or clever manner.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You need to use your noggin to solve this puzzle.”
“If you just use your noggin for a moment, you will realize there is a much easier way to fix the sink.”
“The detective knew that if he wanted to outsmart the thief, he would have to use his noggin and anticipate the criminal's next move.”
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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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ain't what it used to was
Is not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026