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Sense 2a is usually a sign of a formal style. A formal style excludes the participation of the reader or hearer; thus one is used where a less formal style might address the reader directly.
This generic one has never been common in informal use in either British or American English, and people who start sentences with one often shift to another pronoun more natural to casual discourse.
Use of one to replace a first-person pronoun—sense 2b—has occasionally been criticized. It is more common in British English than in American.
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Examples of one in a Sentence
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Word History
Adjective, Noun, and Pronoun
Middle English on, an, from Old English ān; akin to Old High German ein one, Latin unus (Old Latin oinos), Sanskrit eka
Noun suffix
International Scientific Vocabulary, alteration of -ene
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Pronoun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing one
- according to one's lights
- act one's age
- advise one against
- a fight for one's life
- a figment of one's imagination
- a feather in one's cap
- after one's own heart
- ahead of one's time
- against one's better judgment
- a jury of one's peers
- a legend in one's own time
- ahead of one's/its time
- against one's will
- air one's dirty laundry
- all in one's head
- all in one
- (all) in one whack
- all one can do
- (all) by one's lonesome
- a/one step ahead of
- (a) method in/to one's madness
- all (that) one can do
- an ace up one's sleeve
- almost jump out of one's skin
- are/keep/stay one jump ahead
- apple of one's eye
- a roof over one's head
- as best one can
- as/so far as one can see/tell/judge
- as/so far as one/someone knows
- at/in the back of one's mind
- at one's beck and call
- at one's age
- at one's peril
- at one's own risk
- at one's leisure
- at one's own peril
- at the end of one's patience
- at the top of one's form
- at one time or another
- at the bottom of one's/the class
- at one time
- at one with
- at one's wit's end
- at the top of one's/the class
- at the top of one's game
- at the top of one's lungs
- a twinkle in one's eye
- at the top of one's voice
- back of one's mind
- back of one's hand
- a weight off one's mind/shoulders
- backed one into a corner
- avert one's eyes
- bare one's soul
- be a great one for
- bawl one's eyes out
- beat one to it
- bats in the belfry
- be/become one's own man
- beat one's brains out
- before one can blink
- bee in one's bonnet
- before one knows it
- before one's time
- be given one's card
- behind one's back
- beg one's pardon
- be left to one's own devices
- be one's own boss
- be one's usual self
- be on one's merry way
- be run/rushed off one's feet
- beyond one's control
- big one
- beyond one's depth
- bite off more than one can chew
- bite one's tongue
- bite the hand that feeds one
- blood on one's hands
- blow one's own trumpet
- blow one's cool
- blow one's mind
- break one's neck
- break one's promise
- break one's heart
- blow one's top
- break one's fall
- bluff one's way
- born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
- blow one's stack
- breathe down one's neck
- break (one's) stride
- break one's/someone's fall
- break one's wrists
- breathe one's last
- bulldoze one's way
- broaden one's horizons/mind
- burn one's boats
- bring a tear to one's eye
- burn one's bridges
- burn one's ears
- buy one's way
- bust a/one's gut
- button one's lip/lips
- by one's own account
- by one's own bootstraps
- by one's own admission
- call one's bluff
- (can) trace one's history (back) to
- by the sweat of one's brow
- by one's own hand
- call it/them like one sees it/them
- by the seat of one's pants
- carry all/everything before (one)
- carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders
- cancel each other/one another out
- cast/run one's eye over
- cast/spread one's net wide
- catch one's breath
- catch one's drift
- chance one's arm
- change one's mind
- change one's opinion/views
- change one's story
- change one's ways
- change one's tune
- circle the/one's wagons
- claw one's way
- clean one's plate
- clean one's clock
- come into one's own
- close one's eyes to
- close one's doors
- come back to bite one
- close one
- close/dear/near to one's heart
- click one's tongue
- clean up one's act
- cook one's goose
- come/pop into one's head
- come to one's senses
- come one, come all
- count one's chickens before they're hatched
- count one's chickens (before they hatch)
- count one's blessings
- cool one's heels
- cudgel one's brains
- cross that bridge when one comes to it
- cramp one's style
- cut of one's jib
- cover one's/someone's ass
- cut one's own throat
- cut off one's nose to spite one's face
- cut one's losses
- curl one's lip
- cut one's teeth
- day one
- dead on one's feet
- die before one's time
- die in one's bed
- dig in one's heels
- die in one's sleep
- dig one's own grave
- do as one pleases
- do as one is told
- do as one wishes
- doff one's cap to
- do one's damnedest
- do one's best
- do one's bit
- do (one's) grocery shopping
- do one's heart good
- do one's own thing
- do one's job
- do one's stuff
- do one's part
- do one's thing
- do one's time
- do the/one's laundry
- do one's utmost
- down one's alley
- down one's street
- down on one's luck
- drag one's feet
- draw up one's knees/legs
- drive one batty
- driving one bananas
- drive one's point home
- drop one's gaze
- drop/fall/sank to one's knees
- drop one's eyes/head
- drown one's sorrows/fears
- drum one's fingers
- earn a/one's crust
- dry one's tears
- earn one's keep
- earn one's stripes
- eat one out of house and home
- eat one's words
- eat one's heart out
- eat out of one's hand
- empty one's pockets
- egg on one's face
- end one's life
- enter one's head
- escape one's attention
- escape with one's life
- every last one
- exert one self
- eyes pop out of one's head
- fall on one's face
- fall on one's feet
- fall on one's sword
- fear for one's/someone's life
- fear for one's life
- feather one's nest
- feast one's eyes on
- feel one's age
- feed one's face
- feel one's ears burning
- feel one's oats
- feel one's best
- feel one's way
- fight for one's life
- fight one's way
- find it in one's heart
- fill one's shoes
- find one's mark/target
- find one's way
- fine one to talk
- fix one's eyes/gaze/stare on/upon
- fix one's eyes on
- fix one's hopes/sights on/upon
- flat on one's back
- flex one's muscles
- flea in one's ear
- flip one's lid
- follow one's heart
- follow one's nose
- for as long as one can remember
- for all one knows
- for aught one knows
- for all one is worth
- force one's way
- for one's benefit
- for one reason or another
- for one's money
- for one's age
- for one's own benefit
- for one's own good
- for one's sins
- for one's part
- for the life of one
- fresh in one's mind
- from one minute to the next
- from one extreme to the other
- from the bottom of one's heart
- from one day to the next
- from one moment to the next
- get/find one's bearings
- get down on one's (hands and) knees
- get/have one's bell rung
- get/have one's wires crossed
- get it out of one's system
- get/lay one's hands on
- get/move on with one's life
- get one anywhere
- get one's back up
- get one's card
- get one's feet wet
- get one's foot in the door
- get one's head round
- get one's hopes up
- get one's jollies
- get one's kicks (from)
- get one's knickers in a twist
- get one's life together
- get one's life back together
- get one's leg over
- get one's man
- get one's own back
- get one's point across
- get one's priorities straight
- get one's rocks off
- get one's/the facts straight
- get one's teeth into
- get one's thrills
- get one's wings
- get one's tongue around
- get one's wish
- get/put one's skates on
- get/put/stick your/one's oar in
- get (something) off one's chest
- get/take the bit between one's teeth
- get/take one's kit off
- get the monkey off one's back
- get what's coming to one
- give/lend one's name to
- ghost/shadow of one's former self
- give of one's time
- give as good as one gets
- give one's all
- give one the appearance of
- give/sacrifice one's life
- give one the gate
- give (someone) a piece of one's mind
- give (someone) one's word
- give (someone) the shirt off one's back
- gnash one's teeth
- go about one's business
- go about one's work
- go back on one's promise
- go back on one's word
- good with one's hands
- go one better
- go one's own way
- go number one
- go back to square one
- go on one's merry way
- go out of one's mind
- go out of one's mind with worry
- go out of one's way
- go through one's paces
- go to (one's) glory
- grab/catch one's attention
- go to one's grave
- go to one's head
- greater one-horned rhinoceros
- grace with one's presence
- grist to one's/the mill
- greater one-horned rhino
- grist for one's/the mill
- grope one's way
- grit one's teeth
- hang one on
- hang out one's shingle
- hang one's head in shame
- hang one's head
- have a bee in one's bonnet
- harden one's heart
- hate one's guts
- hangs/lies heavy on one's hands
- have a chip on one's shoulder
- have (all) one's bases covered
- have a good one
- have a frog in one's throat
- have a mind of one's own
- have eyes in the back of one's head
- have/get one's head (screwed) on right/straight
- have/get one's nose/snout in the trough
- have/get one's (own) way
- have in one's possession
- have got one's claws into
- have it in one
- have/keep an/one's eye out for
- have it coming (to one)
- have it one's (own) way
- have/keep one's guard up
- have/keep one's feet on the ground
- have/keep/put one's finger on the pulse of
- have/keep (something) up one's sleeve
- have no one to blame but oneself
- have one foot in the grave
- have more than one string to one's bow
- have one's cake and eat it
- have one pair of hands
- have one's day in court
- have one's cake and eat it too
- have one's eye on
- have one's ducks in a row
- have one's head examined
- have one's heart set on (something)
- have one's hands full
- have one's hopes/sights fixed on
- have one's nose in
- have one's legs/feet/knees cut out from under (one)
- have one's nose in the air
- have one's moments
- have one's origin
- have one's way with
- have one's tonsils out
- have (someone) in the palm of one's hand
- have one's work cut out for one
- have (something) going for one
- have/put one's hands in the till
- (have) stars in one's eyes
- have the time of one's life
- hide one's light under a bushel
- heart in one's mouth
- high on one's list
- hedge one's bets
- heavy on one's hands
- hitch one's wagon to
- hit one's stride
- hold/keep/play (something) close to one's chest
- hold back one's tears
- hold one's fire
- hold one's breath
- hold one's head (up) high
- hold one's horses
- hold one's liquor
- hold one's nose
- hold one's own
- hold one's peace
- hole in one
- hold one's tongue
- hold up one's head
- ice water in one's veins
- how should/would one know
- if it kills one
- if one knows what's good for one
- if you've seen one, you've seen them all
- impose one's will
- in a league of one's own
- in/at one fell swoop
- in all one's glory
- in/at one go
- in a/one sense
- in fear for one's life
- in fear of one's life
- in more ways than one
- in fear for one's/someone's life
- in one ear and out the other
- in one
- in one's day
- in one's glory
- in one's good books
- in one's head
- in one's heart
- in one's infancy
- in one's old age
- in one's mind's eye
- in one's (own) sweet time
- in one's own time
- in one's own (good) time
- in one's own world
- in one's pocket
- in one's prime
- in one's right mind
- in one's time
- in one's stocking feet
- in one's underwear
- in one's sleep
- in one's view
- in one's way
- in the comfort of one's own home
- in the flower of one's youth
- in the hollow of one's hand
- inveigle one's way
- into one's own pockets
- in words of one syllable
- it's six of one, half (a) dozen of the other
- jump out of one's skin
- it's six of one and half a dozen of the other
- just/only doing one's job
- keep/get one's hands off (of)
- keep/fulfill one's promise
- keep one's chin up
- keep one's cool/composure
- keep one's distance
- keep one's eyes open
- keep one's eye on the ball
- keep one's eyes glued to
- keep one's eyes skinned
- keep one's head
- keep one's head down
- keep one's mind on
- keep one's head above water
- keep one's lip/lips buttoned
- keep one's nose clean
- keep one's mouth shut
- keep one's nose to the grindstone
- keep one's nose out of
- keep one's side of the bargain
- keep one's powder dry
- keep one's temper
- keep one's silence
- keep one's voice down
- keep one's trap shut
- keep one's word
- keep up one's end
- keeps/holds one's attention
- keep (something) under one's hat
- kept one's side of the bargain/deal
- kick one's shoes off
- kick up one's heels
- kiss one's ass
- know/feel in one's bones
- knit one's brow/brows
- know one's limits
- know one's own heart/mind
- know one's stuff
- know one's way around
- know something like the back of one's hand
- know something when one sees it/one
- know what hit one
- know what one is talking about
- know which side one's bread is buttered on
- laugh on the other side of one's face
- lay down one's arms
- laugh up one's sleeve
- lay/put (all/all of) one's cards on the table
- lay down one's life
- lead one down the garden path
- lead one up the garden path
- lead one's own life
- learn (something) at one's mother's knee
- lead the/one's eye to
- leap to one's feet
- leave/keep one's options open
- lend one's name
- let down one's guard
- let one's guard down
- let one have it
- let's get one thing perfectly clear
- let the grass grow under one's feet
- let one's hair down
- lick one's lips
- light on one's feet
- line one's pockets
- little one
- lie through one's teeth
- lift one's gaze
- live up to one's reputation
- live beyond one's means
- live by one's wits
- live within/beyond one's means
- live within one's means
- look before one leaps
- look down one's nose
- look down one's nose at
- look one's best
- look over one's shoulder
- look out for number one
- look to one's laurels
- loosen one's collar
- lose one's appetite
- loosen one's grip/hold
- lose one's balance
- lose one's cool/composure
- lose one's job
- lose one's head
- lose one's life
- lose one's heart
- lose one's looks
- lose one's lunch
- lose one's mind
- lose one's marbles
- lose one's place
- lose one's mind/sanity
- lose one's reason
- lose one's nerve
- lose one's shirt
- lose one's touch
- lose one's voice
- loved one
- lower one's eyes
- lose one's way
- lower one's voice
- make a/one's selection
- maintain one's cool/composure
- make good one's escape
- make it one's business
- make one's acquaintance
- make one's entrance
- make one's bed and lie in it
- make one's hair stand on end
- make one's hair curl
- make one's escape
- make one's home
- make one's mark
- make one's name
- make one's presence felt/heard/known
- make one's peace with (someone)
- make one's toes curl
- make something of one's life
- make one's way
- make up one's mind
- make (something) one's own
- meet one's fate
- meet one's doom
- meet one's match
- meet one's Waterloo
- meet with one's approval
- melt in one's mouth
- meet one's maker
- melt one's heart
- mind one's manners
- mind one's tongue/language
- mind one's p's and q's
- miss one's calling
- miss one's vocation
- more than one pair of hands
- move one's ass
- mortgage the/one's future
- muscle one's way
- name one's price
- none of one's beeswax
- never for one moment
- not a/one bit
- no one
- not for a/one moment
- not for a/one minute
- not have it in one
- not know one's own strength
- not in one's right mind
- not one person
- not mince (one's) words
- not one red cent
- not that one knows of
- number one
- number one pick
- off one's hands
- off one's game
- off one's head
- off one's trolley
- off the top of one's head
- of one kind/sort/type or another
- of one mind
- of one's acquaintance
- of one's choice
- of one's own accord
- of one's own making
- of one's own volition
- of one's very own
- old before one's time
- one and all
- one after another
- of one's word
- one and the same
- one another
- one at a time
- one-armed bandit
- one good turn deserves another
- one hit wonder
- one-handed
- one-horse
- one-horned rhinoceros
- one-man
- one-nighter
- one-man band
- one-note
- one-night stand
- one more time
- one of our/your/their number
- one or the other
- one-piece
- one's betters
- one other
- one's brain turns into/to mush
- (one's) age is catching up to one
- one's ducks in a row
- one right after the other
- one's face lights up
- one's eyes fall on
- one's elders and betters
- one's head off
- one's face falls
- one's heart bleeds for
- one's heart leaps
- one's heart melts
- one's heart is (just) not in something
- one's heart sinks
- one's heart out
- one's house in order
- one-size-fits-all
- one's inner self
- one's kind of
- one's level best
- one's keep
- one's old self
- one's nose is to the grindstone
- one's temper flares
- one-step
- one's true/real self
- one-stop
- one's waking hours/moments
- one's very own
- one thing after another
- one thing is (for) sure
- one-timer
- one tired puppy
- one too many
- one-to-one
- one-track
- one-trick pony
- one-two
- one-two punch
- one-upmanship
- one-way
- one-way mirror
- one-way ticket
- one way or another
- one-woman
- on/off one's back
- on one's arm
- on one's ass
- on one's bingo card
- on one's best behavior
- on one's conscience
- on one's breath
- on one's game
- on one's honor
- on one's last legs
- on one's own
- on one's own account
- on one's own initiative
- on one's sleeve
- on one's part
- on one's own time
- on one's way
- on the edge of one's seat
- on the tip of one's tongue
- on top of one's game
- open one's mind
- open one's eyes
- open one's doors
- open one's heart
- on the one hand
- on the part of one
- outlive one's usefulness
- out of one's depth
- out of one's element
- open one's mouth
- out of one's league
- out of one's hands
- out of one's tree
- out of one's own pocket
- out of one's mind with worry
- out of one's mind
- out of the kindness of one's heart
- out of the goodness of one's heart
- out of the corner of one's eye
- out of one's wits
- outstay one's welcome
- over one's head
- over one's dead body
- overstay one's welcome
- owe (someone) one
- past one's prime
- pay one's own way
- pay one's last respects
- pay with one's life
- pay one's way
- peddle one's wares
- perk (up) one's ears
- piece of one's mind
- pick one's way
- pin one's hopes on
- piece one's life back together
- pin all one's hopes on
- place/put one's trust in
- play/hold/keep one's cards close to the/one's chest/vest
- play one's cards right
- plough one's own furrow
- plight one's troth
- play with one's food
- plunge to one's death
- plus-one
- ply one's trade
- point one's toes
- pour one's heart/soul out
- pour out one's heart/soul
- practice what one preaches
- press one's case
- powder one's nose
- project one's voice
- protect one's ass
- press one's luck
- prove one's manhood
- prove one's mettle
- public enemy number one
- pull a fast one
- pull one's leg
- pull in one's horns
- pull one's hair out
- push one's buttons
- pull the wool over one's eyes
- pull one's own weight
- pull one's weight
- push (something) to the back of one's mind
- push one's luck
- put in one's two cents
- put all one's eggs in one basket
- push (something) out of one's mind
- put/keep one out of action
- put one's best foot forward
- put one foot in front of the other
- put one's ducks in a row
- put/leave one's stamp
- put one's back into
- put one's feet up
- put one's finger on
- put one's heart into
- put one's foot in one's mouth
- put one's imprint on
- put one's foot in it
- put one's foot down
- put one's shirt on
- put one's money where one's mouth is
- put (one's) money on
- put one's life back together
- put one's thinking cap on
- put one up to
- put on one's thinking cap
- put (something) out of one's mind
- put/set one's mind to (something)
- put/stick/raise one's head above the parapet
- put/throw one's weight/influence behind
- put that/it out of one's mind
- rack one's brain
- reach/realize one's full potential
- raise one's voice
- reach one's limit
- reap what one sows
- retrace one's steps
- rest/sit on one's laurels
- recharge one's batteries
- reverse one's field
- risk one's life
- risk one's neck
- roll one's r's
- roll up one's sleeves
- run for one's life
- run/live one's own life
- run for one's money
- rub one's nose in
- run one's course
- run one's eye down
- run one's mouth
- run one's own life
- sacrifice one's life
- save one's/someone's ass
- scratch one's head
- scratch one's back
- screen one's (telephone/phone) calls
- screw one's face/eyes up
- screw up one's face/eyes
- screw up the/one's courage
- see one's way (clear) to
- sell one's body
- seek one's fortune
- sell one's soul (to the devil)
- set in one's ways
- set one's house in order
- set one's heart on
- set one's own house in order
- settle one's account
- set one straight
- share one's feelings
- shaking in one's boots/shoes
- shake one's head
- settle one's hash
- shoot one's mouth off
- show one's cards
- show one's face
- show one's true colors
- show one's hand
- show one's stuff
- show one's mettle
- sign one's own death warrant
- show one the door
- shut one's face
- shut one's mouth
- sit on one's hands
- slip through one's fingers
- since (the) year one
- sling one's hook
- slit one's wrists
- smack one's lips
- sow one's (wild) oats
- speak one's mind
- square one
- spin/turn on one's heel
- split one's sides
- square one's shoulders
- spread one's wings
- stake one's life on (something)
- stand on one's head/hands
- stand on one's own two feet
- steady one's/someone's nerves
- stew in one's own juice/juices
- steal one's thunder
- stick in one's craw
- stick one's neck out
- stick/poke one's nose in/into
- strain one's ears
- strain one's eyes
- strain one's neck
- strike fear into one's heart
- strip the/one's bed
- stuck in one's ways
- stuck in one's head
- swear on one's mother's grave
- suspend (one's) disbelief
- take a load off (one's feet)
- sweep one off one's feet
- take a/one's cue from
- take/get/keep one's mind off
- take/get one's name from
- take it/things one day at a time
- take one day at a time
- take matters into one's own hands
- take one look at
- take leave of one's senses
- take one's breath away
- take one's business elsewhere
- take one's chances
- take one's ease
- take one's eyes off
- take one's licks
- take one's hat off to
- take one's marks
- take one's leave
- take one's lumps
- take one's own life
- take one's medicine
- take one's pick
- take one's place
- take one's (own) sweet time
- take (one's) revenge
- take one's seat
- take (someone) in/into one's arms
- take one's time
- take (someone) under one's wing
- take (something) in one's stride
- take (something) into one's (own) hands
- take the law into one's own hands
- take to one's bed
- take to one's heels
- talk one's way
- talk through one's hat
- talk one's way out of (something)
- tear one's hair
- tear one's hair out
- ten to one
- the ball is in one's court
- the end of one's rope
- the error of one's ways
- the end of one's tether
- (the) more fool one
- the one about
- the odd man/one out
- the one and only
- there's one born every minute
- the small of the/one's back
- the pit of one's/the stomach
- the top of one's list
- throw in one's lot with
- throw one's hands up (in the air)
- throw one's weight around
- throw/toss one's hat in/into the ring
- throw one's weight about
- throw up one's hands
- thumb one's nose at
- thumb one's nose
- tied to one's mother's apron strings
- tie one on
- time is on one's side
- time on one's hands
- tip one's cap/hat
- tip one's hand
- tip one's mitt
- to call one's own
- too big for one's boots
- tools of the/one's trade
- too big for one's britches
- to one's advantage
- to one's aid
- to one's amazement
- to one's amusement
- to one's annoyance
- to one's benefit
- to one's cost
- to one's detriment
- to (one's) full height
- to one's fingertips
- to one's heart's content
- to one's knowledge
- to one's name
- to stand one in good stead
- to the best of one's belief
- to the best of one's knowledge
- trick of the/one's trade
- true to one's word
- try as one might
- try one's best/hardest
- try one's damnedest
- try one's hand
- tug/pull at one's heartstrings
- turn one's back
- try one's luck
- tug/touch one's forelock
- turn one's hand
- turn one's back on
- turn one's hand to
- turn one's head
- turn one's mind to
- turn one's nose up
- turn one's stomach
- turn (something) over in one's mind
- turn up one's nose
- twenty-one
- under one roof
- under one's nose
- under one's wing
- up one's sleeve
- up one's street
- up to one's neck in
- up to one's eyes
- up to one's (old) tricks
- use one's head
- use one's heads
- use one's noggin
- vote one's conscience
- walk before one can run
- wait one's turn
- walk before one runs
- walked right into that one
- walk off the/one's job
- wash one's hands of
- watch one's back
- watch one's language
- watch one's language/mouth/tongue
- watch one's mouth
- watch one's p's and q's
- watch one's tongue
- watch one's weight
- watch one's step
- watch what one eats
- wear a silly grin/smile on one's face
- wear one's heart on one's sleeve
- wear out one's welcome
- wet one's whistle
- what does one know
- what one will
- whatever one damn/damned well pleases
- (what) with one thing and another
- whet one's appetite
- while (one's) at it
- win/earn one's spurs
- wing one's way
- win/steal/capture one's heart
- wipe one's feet
- with all one's heart
- with all one's might
- with all one's strength
- with egg on one's face
- with every fiber of one's being
- with one accord
- with (one's) arms wide open
- with one's bare hands
- with one's/both eyes open
- with one's head in the clouds
- with one's nose in the air
- with one's tail between one's legs
- with (one's) tongue in (one's) cheek
- with one's pants down
- with one's trousers down
- work one's fingers to the bone
- work one's way
- with tears in one's eyes
- work one's magic
- worth one's weight in gold
- worth one's salt
- would have one believe
- would/will bet/stake one's life on
- wrap one's mind around
- wrap (someone) around one's (little) finger
- wring one's hands
- young/old for one's years
- you/one would think (that)
- zip one's lip
- against one's wishes
- a smile on one's lips
- as one
- against one's advice
- a lump in one's throat
- as/when the spirit moves one
- bend under one's own weight
- believe one's eyes/ears
- at one
- beneath one's dignity
- ants in one's pants
- beyond one's comprehension
- at one's door
- beyond one's wildest dreams/fantasies
- bring tears to one's eyes
- at one's fingertips
- dollar signs in one's eyes
- bats in one's belfry
- cast one's lot with
- bring a smile to one's lips
- clear one's throat
- draw in one's horns
- at one's feet
- find one's feet
- eyes are bigger than one's stomach
- at one's elbow
- blow one's own horn
- cast one's ballot
- declare (one's) independence
- bang for one's dollar
- as one man
- clear one's name
- chip on one's shoulder
- blot one's copybook
- get it through one's thick head
- get it into/through one's thick skull
- get off one's ass
- get into one's stride
- get one's claws on
- doff one's hat to
- get off one's butt
- force one's hand
- find one's voice
- cross one's fingers
- cover one's tracks
- gird one's loins
- if one had one's druthers
- drag one's heels
- by the skin of one's teeth
- bang for one's buck
- blow one's cover
- hang one's hat
- in one breath
- get one's ducks in a row
- in one piece
- (just) one of those days
- in one's younger days
- hoist with one's own petard
- in a world of one's own
- flip one's wig
- in one's shirtsleeves
- kill two birds with one stone
- get one's goat
- laugh until one cries
- kick off one's shoes
- in one's cups
- in one's own right
- in one's book
- lesser one-horned rhinoceros
- in one's favor
- lose one's sight
- lock one's knee
- in one's hair
- in one's blood
- in one's tracks
- keep one's fingers crossed
- keep one's eyes peeled
- keep one's hand in
- in one's face
- hoist by one's own petard
- get one's act together
- knock one's socks off
- bend one's ear
- in one's rearview mirror
- in one's element
- off one's own bat
- one-bagger
- mend one's ways
- hang one's hat on
- one can't argue with
- mend one's fences
- for one
- lump in one's throat
- off one's rocker
- lose one's grip
- one for the road
- one-arm bandit
- one-off
- land on one's feet
- one of a kind
- lose one's bearings
- one day
- one of us
- one of the only
- one in a million
- one-horned rhino
- one (can) bet one's ass
- one for the book
- lesser one-horned rhino
- one for the books
- lose one's virginity
- one by one
- one-on-one
- one-shot deal
- one-dimensional
- one sick puppy
- one-liner
- one-shot
- lick one's wounds
- one-tailed
- one of these days
- on one pretext or another
- one up
- one or two
- off one's feet
- one-upsmanship
- one-sided
- lose one's temper
- one of those things
- on (one's) tiptoes
- one-horse towns
- on one's own responsibility
- on one hand
- on one's hands and knees
- on one condition
- on one's mettle
- one thing and another
- on one's deathbed
- overplay one's cards
- on one's hands
- one-tail
- on one's ear
- one of the crowd
- shift one's ground
- on one's uppers
- overplay one's hand
- on one's haunches
- on one's guard
- on one's plate
- pack one's bags
- pucker one's lips
- rolled into one
- say one's piece
- out of one's skull
- ply one's wares
- pay one's respects
- lick one's chops
- on one's own authority
- out of one's hair
- stub one's toe
- squeeze one's eyes shut
- sick to one's stomach
- on one's own merits
- play one's cards
- thank one's lucky stars
- seed/seeds of one's own destruction
- quench one's/someone's thirst
- out of one's gourd
- serve one right
- out on one's ear
- under one's own power
- to one side
- on one's own hook
- slake one's/someone's thirst
- sink one's teeth into
- on one's doorstep
- vent one's spleen
- on one's own terms
- one's own man
- stuff one's face
- stop/freeze in one's tracks
- on one's feet
- wipe the smile off one's face
- stop (dead) in one's tracks
- until one's dying day
- shoot one's bolt
- one's self
- spin one's wheels
- would kill one
- trim one's sails
- with one's eyes shut/closed
- two heads are better than one
- under one's feet
- to one's knees
- stretch one's legs
- pay one's dues
- wipe one's boots on
- under one's hat
- under one's skin
- to one's face
- where one is at
- stand on one's own feet
- weigh one's words
- to one's feet
- spill one's guts
- twist one's arm
- on one's toes
- toss one's cookies
- under one's sway
- out of one's head
- with one voice
- waste one's breath
- the big one
- with one's eye
- set one's hand to
- toot one's own horn
- up to one's ears
- shoot one's cuffs
- stand one's ground
- set one's sights on
- with one's hands in the till
- strut one's stuff
- the courage of one's convictions
- tread on one's toes
- within one's rights
- up to one's eyeballs
- under one's breath
- write one's own ticket
- twiddle one's thumbs
- up one's alley
- stick to one's guns
- soil one's hands
- watching/counting one's calories
- under one's belt
- stare one in the face
- set one's teeth on edge
- under one's thumb
- tighten one's belt
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“One.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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