Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

on one's feet
- standing up
Everybody in the audience was on their feet when the singer walked onto the stage.
on one's guard
- to be cautious/watchful
I was on my guard when I went into the meeting with my boss.
on/upon one`s head
- to be one`s own responsibility
He himself brought the anger on his head and should not try and blame someone else.
on one`s high horse
- to be acting as if one is better than others, to be very proud and scornful
He is always on his high horse and never thinks about other people.
on one's honor
- with honesty and sincerity
I am on my honor when I look after the money of our club.
on one's mind
- currently being thought about
The incident at school was on my mind all week.
on one's own
- by oneself
The young girl has been on her own since she finished high school.
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