Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

in one's opinion
- according to one's belief or judgement
In my opinion, my aunt is the best cook in the world.
in one's (own) backyard
- very close to someone
Nobody wants the chicken farm in their own backyard.
in one's own best interest(s)
- to one's advantage or benefit
It was in my friend's own best interests to move into a larger apartment with his
family.
in one's prime
- at one's peak or best time
My cousin was in his prime when he entered the bicycle race.
in one's right mind
- rational and sensible
The girl was not in her right mind to quit her job right now.
in one's salad days
- in one's youth
In her salad days my mother was a very good dancer.
in one's second childhood
- interested in or doing things that children normally do
My uncle is in his second childhood and has just bought a sports car.
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