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for one イディオム

for one thing

for one reason (among others) It is not possible to use the old building. For one thing it will not pass the fire regulations.

have (something) going for one

have ability, talent or good looks She has a lot going for her and I am sure that she will get the new job.

make a name for oneself

become well-known or famous He has made a name for himself in the field of computers.

penny for one

tell someone what you are thinking about "I will give you a penny for your thoughts", I said to my friend who was looking out of the window.

too big for one

think that you are more important than you really are He is too big for his breeches and needs someone to make him realize that he is not very important.

two for one

two products for the price of one Want a milk shake? We can buy two for one at Toy's Ice Cream.

fend for oneself

feed oneself without outside assistance独立谋生；照顾自己
The old couple have no one to do the washing and heavy cleaning；they have to fend for themselves．这对老夫妇无人帮他们清洗打扫，他们只能自己照顾自己。
An orphan in the old society，he was left to fend for himself．他在旧社会是个孤儿，全靠自己谋生。
Having depended on his aunt formany years，he finally decided to leave her home and fend for himself．多年来他一直依靠姑母生活，后来他终于决定离开她家独自谋生。

for oneself

without the help of others；inde pendently自力
There are some things one can't do for oneself．有些事情，不是一个人所能独立做到的。
You must judge for yourself，I tell you．我告诉你，你一定要自己作出判断。

too big for one's britches

Idiom(s): too big for one's britches

Theme: ARROGANCE

too haughty for one's status or age. (Folksy or informal.)
• Bill's getting a little too big for his britches, and somebody's going to straighten him out.
• You're too big for your britches, young man! You had better be more respectful.

shift for oneself

Idiom(s): shift for oneself AND fend for oneself

Theme: INDEPENDENCE

to get along by oneself; to support oneself.
• I'm sorry, I can't pay your rent anymore. You'll just have to shift for yourself.
• When I became twenty years old, I left home and began to fend for myself.

run for one's life

Idiom(s): run for one's life

Theme: ESCAPE

to run away to save one's life.
• The dam has burst! Run for your life!
• The captain told us all to run for our lives.

one's work is cut out for one

Idiom(s): one's work is cut out for one

Theme: WORK

one's task is prepared for one; one has a lot of work to do.
• This is a big job. My work is cut out for me.
• The new president's work is cut out for him.

have sth going for oneself

Idiom(s): have sth going (for oneself)

Theme: BENEFIT

[for one] to have a scheme or operation operating for one's benefit. (Informal.)
• John really has something going for himself He's a travel agent, and he gets to travel everywhere for free.
• I wish I could have something like that going.

have one's work cut out for one

Idiom(s): have one's work cut out for one

Theme: DIFFICULTY

to have a large and difficult task prepared for one.
• They sure have their work cut out for them, and it's going to be hard.
• There is a lot for Bob to do. He has his work cut out for him.

grist for one's mill

Idiom(s): grist for one's mill

Theme: POTENTIAL

something that can be put to good use or that can bring advantage or profit. (Grist was corn brought to a mill to be ground and so kept the mill operating.)
• Some of the jobs that we are offered are more interesting than others, but each one is grist for my mill.
• The company is having to sell some tacky-looking dresses, but they are grist for their mill and keep the company in business.

give one a run for one's money

Idiom(s): give one a run for one's money

Theme: BENEFIT

to give one what one deserves, expects, or wants.
• High school football gives me a run for my money.
• I invest in the stock market, and that really gives me a run for my money.

for one's own sake

Idiom(s): for one's (own) sake

Theme: SAKE

for one's good or benefit; in honor of someone.
• I have to earn a living for my family's sake.
• I did it for my mother's sake.

for one's own part

Idiom(s): for one's (own) part

Theme: VIEWPOINT

as far as one is concerned; from one's point of view.
• For my own part, I wish to stay here.
• For her part, she prefers chocolate.

ask for one's hand|ask|ask for|hand

v. phr. To ask permission to marry someone. "Sir," John said timidly to Mary's father, "I came to ask for your daughter's hand."

for one|for|one

As the first of several possible examples; as one example. Manv people do not like certain foods. I for one do not like cabbage.

Also used with similar words instead of "one". Several materials can be used to make the box: plywood, for one; masonite, for another; sheet metal, for a third.

for one thing|for|one thing

adv. phr. As one thing of several; as one in a list of things. The teacher said, "You get a low mark, for one thing, because you did not do your homework." The house was poorly built; for one thing, the roof leaked.
Compare: FOR EXAMPLE, IN THE FIRST PLACE.

for one's money|for|for money|money

prep. phr. Regarding one's endorsement or support; as far as one is concerned. For my money, the best candidate for Congress is Ms. Smith.

for one's part|for|on one's part|part

adv. phr. As far as you are concerned; the way you feel or think. I don't know about you, but for my part I don't want to go to that place.
Compare: AS FOR.

for one's sake|for|sake

adv. phr., informal Used with different possessive nouns to show surprise, crossness, or impatience. For heaven's sake, where did you come from? For Pete's sake, look who's here! Well, for pity's sake, I wish you'd told me sooner. Oh, for gosh sake, let me do it.

for the sake of|for|for one's sake|for the sake|sa

adv. phr. On behalf of; for the benefit of. For the sake of truth and freedom, Dr. Sakharov, the Soviet dissident, was willing to be banished from Moscow. "Do it for my sake, please!" Tom begged.

going for one|go|going

adj. phr. Working to help; in one's favor. The young woman surely will get the job; she has everything going for her.

have lots (everything) going for one|have|have eve

v. phr. To have abilities or qualities that help in achieving one's goal; assets working in one's favor. The young woman will surely get the job; she has everything going for her.

have something going for one|going for one|have

v. phr., slang, informal To have ability, talent; good looks, and/or influence in important places helping one to be successful. Well now, Pat Jones, that's another story she's got something going for her.

make a name for oneself|make|make a name|name

v. phr. To become recognized in a field of endeavor; become a celebrity. Joe has worked so hard at soybean trading that he made quite a name for himself as a trader. Bill has made a name for himself both as a pianist and as a composer.

penny for one's thoughts|penny|thought|thoughts

Please tell me what you are thinking about; what's your daydream. "A penny for your thoughts!" he exclaimed.

run for one's money|money|run

n. phr. 1. A good fight; a hard struggle.

Usually used with "give" or "get". Our team didn't win the game, but they gave the other team a run for their money. 2. Satisfaction; interest; excitement.

Usually used with "give" or "get". People like to watch the champion fight because they get a good run for their money from him. A good student gives a teacher more than a run for his money.

shift for oneself|shift

v. phr. To live or act independently with no help, guidance or protection from others; take care of yourself. Mrs. McCarthy was forced to shift for herself after her husband died.

sing for one's supper|sing|supper

v. phr., informal To have to work for what one desires. I realized a long time ago that I had to sing for my supper if I wanted to get ahead in my profession.

too big for one's breeches|big|boot|boots|breeches

adj. phr. Too sure of your own importance; feeling more important than you really are. That boy had grown too big for his breeches. I'll have to put him back in his place. When the teacher made Bob a monitor, he got too big for his boots and she had to warn him.

for one

for one
Also, for one thing. As the first of several possible instances. For example, Everything seemed to go wrong; for one, we had a flat tire, and then we lost the keys, or I find many aspects of your proposal to be inadequate; for one thing, you don't specify where you'll get the money. For one can also be applied to a person, as in He doesn't like their behavior, and I for one agree with him.

for one's money

for one's money
According to one's opinion, choice, or preference. For example, For my money, a trip to Europe is not worth the trouble or expense. [Second half of 1500s]

for one's pains

for one's pains
In return for the trouble one has taken, as in And all he got for his pains was a failing grade. This expression is nearly always used ironically to indicate that the return was not appropriate to the effort made. [First half of 1500s]

for one's part

for one's part
Also, on one's part; on the part of one.
1) So far as one is concerned, as regards one's share in the matter. For example, You may want to go out, but for my part I want to stay home, or On the part of the others, they expect a small share of the profits. [Mid-1400s]
2) Regarding or with respect to the one specified, as in For the Confederates' part, a daring strategy accounted for their victory at Chancellorsville, or, as Thomas Macaulay put it in History of England (1849): “No excess of tyranny on the part of a prince can justify active resistance on the part of a subject.” [c. 1400]

for one's sake

for one's sake
see for the sake of.

going for one

going for one
see have going for one.

have going for one

have going for one
Have in one's favor or of benefit to one. For example, They have enough going for them that their new store should be a success, or Mary is very talented; she has a lot going for her. [Mid-1900s] Also see have a good thing going.

run for one's money, a

run for one's money, a
A close contest or a strong competition, as in We may not win the game, but let's give them a run for their money. This term probably comes from horse racing, where one may get considerable pleasure from watching the race even if one does not win much. Its first recorded use was in 1874.

sing for one's supper

sing for one's supper
Work for one's pay or reward, as in Entertaining visiting scientists is part of the job; you know I have to sing for my supper. This metaphoric term alludes to wandering minstrels who performed in taverns and were paid with a meal. First recorded in 1609, it gained currency with the familiar nursery rhyme, “Little Tommy Tucker, sings for his supper” (c. 1744).

for (someone or something)

Supporting or acknowledging of addition or something. Can you accept he's for architecture that new arcade centermost appropriate in the average of town?

for one

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for one

Also, for one thing. As the aboriginal of several accessible instances. For example, Everything seemed to go wrong; for one, we had a collapsed tire, and again we absent the keys, or I acquisition abounding aspects of your angle to be inadequate; for one thing, you don't specify area you'll get the money . For one can additionally be activated to a person, as in He doesn't like their behavior, and I for one accede with him. Learn more: one

I, you, etc. for ˈone

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for one イディオム

for one thing

have (something) going for one

make a name for oneself

penny for one

too big for one

two for one

fend for oneself

for oneself

too big for one's britches

shift for oneself

run for one's life

one's work is cut out for one

have sth going for oneself

have one's work cut out for one

grist for one's mill

give one a run for one's money

for one's own sake

for one's own part

ask for one's hand|ask|ask for|hand

for one|for|one

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for one's money|for|for money|money

for one's part|for|on one's part|part

for one's sake|for|sake

for the sake of|for|for one's sake|for the sake|sa

going for one|go|going

have lots (everything) going for one|have|have eve

have something going for one|going for one|have

make a name for oneself|make|make a name|name

penny for one's thoughts|penny|thought|thoughts

run for one's money|money|run

shift for oneself|shift

sing for one's supper|sing|supper

too big for one's breeches|big|boot|boots|breeches

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for one's money

for one's pains

for one's part

for one's sake

going for one

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run for one's money, a

sing for one's supper

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