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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
- advise one against
- act one's age
- a figment of one's imagination
- a fight for one's life
- against one's advice
- after one's own heart
- against one's better judgment
- ahead of one's/its time
- ahead of one's time
- air one's dirty laundry
- (all) by one's lonesome
- a legend in one's own time
- all in one's head
- (all) in one whack
- all in one
- all (that) one can do
- almost jump out of one's skin
- all one can do
- (a) method in/to one's madness
- an ace up one's sleeve
- a/one step ahead of
- are/keep/stay one jump ahead
- a roof over one's head
- as best one can
- as/so far as one/someone knows
- as/so far as one can see/tell/judge
- at/in the back of one's mind
- as/when the spirit moves one
- at one's age
- at one's beck and call
- at one's own peril
- at one's own risk
- at one's peril
- at one's wit's end
- at one time
- at one time or another
- at one with
- at the bottom of one's/the class
- at the top of one's form
- at the top of one's lungs
- at the end of one's patience
- at the top of one's game
- at the top of one's/the class
- at the top of one's voice
- avert one's eyes
- backed one into a corner
- a weight off one's mind/shoulders
- back of one's hand
- back of one's mind
- bare one's soul
- bats in the belfry
- be a great one for
- beat one to it
- beat one's brains out
- be/become one's own man
- before one can blink
- bee in one's bonnet
- beg one's pardon
- bend under one's own weight
- be left to one's own devices
- believe one's eyes/ears
- behind one's back
- be one's own boss
- beneath one's dignity
- be one's usual self
- be on one's merry way
- beyond one's wildest dreams/fantasies
- beyond one's comprehension
- beyond one's control
- be run/rushed off one's feet
- big one
- bite one's tongue
- blot one's copybook
- blood on one's hands
- bite off more than one can chew
- bite the hand that feeds one
- blow one's own horn
- blow one's mind
- bluff one's way
- blow one's top
- break (one's) stride
- break one's/someone's fall
- break one's promise
- break one's neck
- break one's fall
- born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
- breathe down one's neck
- breathe one's last
- bring a smile to one's lips
- bring a tear to one's eye
- bring tears to one's eyes
- broaden one's horizons/mind
- burn one's boats
- bust a/one's gut
- burn one's ears
- burn one's bridges
- by one's own admission
- button one's lip/lips
- by one's own account
- by the seat of one's pants
- by one's own hand
- by one's own bootstraps
- by the skin of one's teeth
- call it/them like one sees it/them
- cancel each other/one another out
- call one's bluff
- by the sweat of one's brow
- carry all/everything before (one)
- carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders
- cast one's lot with
- cast one's ballot
- (can) trace one's history (back) to
- 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
- chip on one's shoulder
- clean one's clock
- claw one's way
- clear one's name
- clear one's throat
- clean one's plate
- clean up one's act
- close one
- close/dear/near to one's heart
- click one's tongue
- come back to bite one
- close one's eyes to
- come into one's own
- count one's blessings
- come to one's senses
- cook one's goose
- come/pop into one's head
- come one, come all
- count one's chickens (before they hatch)
- count one's chickens before they're hatched
- cover one's/someone's ass
- cross that bridge when one comes to it
- curl one's lip
- cudgel one's brains
- day one
- declare (one's) independence
- die before one's time
- dig one's own grave
- dig in one's heels
- die in one's sleep
- doff one's cap to
- doff one's hat to
- dollar signs in one's eyes
- do one's best
- do one's bit
- do one's damnedest
- do (one's) grocery shopping
- do one's heart good
- do one's own thing
- do one's part
- do one's job
- do one's stuff
- do one's thing
- do one's time
- drag one's heels
- drag one's feet
- driving one bananas
- drive one's point home
- drive one batty
- draw up one's knees/legs
- drop one's eyes/head
- drop/fall/sank to one's knees
- drum one's fingers
- earn one's keep
- earn a/one's crust
- dry one's tears
- earn one's stripes
- eat one out of house and home
- eat one's heart out
- eat one's words
- eat out of one's hand
- egg on one's face
- end one's life
- enter one's head
- escape one's attention
- escape with one's life
- eyes are bigger than one's stomach
- eyes pop out of one's head
- fall on one's face
- exert one self
- fear for one's/someone's life
- fall on one's sword
- fear for one's life
- fall on one's feet
- feast one's eyes on
- feed one's face
- fight for one's life
- fight one's way
- find one's mark/target
- find one's voice
- find one's way
- fine one to talk
- fix one's eyes/gaze/stare on/upon
- flat on one's back
- fix one's hopes/sights on/upon
- fix one's eyes on
- flip one's lid
- flip one's wig
- follow one's heart
- follow one's nose
- for all one is worth
- for all one knows
- for as long as one can remember
- force one's hand
- force one's way
- for one's benefit
- for one's own benefit
- for one's age
- for one's own good
- for one's part
- for the life of one
- fresh in one's mind
- from one day to the next
- from one minute to the next
- from one moment to the next
- from the bottom of one's heart
- get/find one's bearings
- get into one's stride
- get/have one's wires crossed
- get it through one's thick head
- get it out of one's system
- get it into/through one's thick skull
- get/lay one's hands on
- get/move on with one's life
- get off one's ass
- get off one's butt
- get one anywhere
- get one's act together
- get one's back up
- get one's ducks in a row
- get one's head round
- get one's goat
- get one's jollies
- get one's kicks (from)
- get one's knickers in a twist
- get one's leg over
- get one's life back together
- get one's life together
- get one's man
- get one's priorities straight
- get one's point across
- get one's own back
- get one's/the facts straight
- get/put one's skates on
- get (something) off one's chest
- get/put/stick your/one's oar in
- get/take one's kit off
- get the monkey off one's back
- get what's coming to one
- give as good as one gets
- ghost/shadow of one's former self
- give/lend one's name to
- give of one's time
- give one's all
- give one the appearance of
- give/sacrifice one's life
- give (someone) a piece of one's mind
- give (someone) one's word
- give (someone) the shirt off one's back
- go about one's business
- gnash one's teeth
- go back on one's promise
- go about one's work
- go back on one's word
- go back to square one
- good with one's hands
- go one better
- go on one's merry way
- go one's own way
- grab/catch one's attention
- go to one's head
- grace with one's presence
- go to one's grave
- go to (one's) glory
- go through one's paces
- go out of one's way
- greater one-horned rhinoceros
- grist for one's/the mill
- grist to one's/the mill
- grit one's teeth
- hang one on
- hang one's hat
- hang one's hat on
- hang one's head
- hang one's head in shame
- hang out one's shingle
- hangs/lies heavy on one's hands
- have a chip on one's shoulder
- have a bee in one's bonnet
- have a good one
- have a frog in one's throat
- have (all) one's bases covered
- have/get one's (own) way
- have/get one's nose/snout in the trough
- have/get one's head (screwed) on right/straight
- have eyes in the back of one's head
- have got one's claws into
- have in one's possession
- have it one's (own) way
- have/keep one's feet on the ground
- have/keep an/one's eye out for
- have/keep one's guard up
- have/keep/put one's finger on the pulse of
- have/keep (something) up one's sleeve
- have more than one string to one's bow
- have one foot in the grave
- have one's cake and eat it
- have one pair of hands
- have one's cake and eat it too
- have one's day in court
- have one's hands full
- have one's ducks in a row
- have one's head examined
- have one's moments
- have one's legs/feet/knees cut out from under (one)
- have one's hopes/sights fixed on
- have one's heart set on (something)
- have one's nose in the air
- have one's nose in
- have one's origin
- have one's tonsils out
- have one's way with
- have/put one's hands in the till
- have (someone) in the palm of one's hand
- have one's work cut out for one
- have the time of one's life
- (have) stars in one's eyes
- heart in one's mouth
- heavy on one's hands
- hedge one's bets
- hide one's light under a bushel
- high on one's list
- hitch one's wagon to
- hit one's stride
- hoist by one's own petard
- hold back one's tears
- hold/keep/play (something) close to one's chest
- hold one's fire
- hold one's breath
- hold one's horses
- hold one's liquor
- hold one's head (up) high
- hole in one
- hold one's nose
- hold up one's head
- how should/would one know
- if one knows what's good for one
- if you've seen one, you've seen them all
- if it kills one
- if one had one's druthers
- impose one's will
- in all one's glory
- in a league of one's own
- in a/one sense
- in/at one fell swoop
- in a world of one's own
- in fear for one's life
- in fear for one's/someone's life
- in fear of one's life
- in more ways than one
- in one
- in one breath
- in one piece
- in one's day
- in one's element
- in one's book
- in one's glory
- in one's head
- in one's good books
- 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 (good) time
- in one's own time
- in one's own world
- in one's prime
- in one's right mind
- in one's sleep
- in one's underwear
- in one's view
- in one's time
- in one's stocking feet
- in one's younger days
- in the comfort of one's own home
- in the flower of one's youth
- into one's own pockets
- it's six of one and half a dozen of the other
- it's six of one, half (a) dozen of the other
- just/only doing one's job
- jump out of one's skin
- (just) one of those days
- keep/fulfill one's promise
- keep/get one's hands off (of)
- keep one's chin up
- keep one's distance
- keep one's eyes glued to
- keep one's cool/composure
- keep one's eye on the ball
- keep one's eyes open
- keep one's eyes peeled
- keep one's eyes skinned
- keep one's fingers crossed
- keep one's hand in
- keep one's head above water
- keep one's head
- keep one's head down
- keep one's lip/lips buttoned
- keep one's mouth shut
- keep one's mind on
- keep one's nose out of
- keep one's nose clean
- keep one's powder dry
- keep one's side of the bargain
- keep one's nose to the grindstone
- keep one's silence
- keep one's trap shut
- keep one's temper
- keep one's voice down
- keep (something) under one's hat
- keep one's word
- keep up one's end
- kept one's side of the bargain/deal
- kick off one's shoes
- kick one's shoes off
- kick up one's heels
- kill two birds with one stone
- knit one's brow/brows
- know/feel in one's bones
- know one's limits
- know one's own heart/mind
- know one's stuff
- know one's way around
- know what hit one
- know something like the back of one's hand
- laugh on the other side of one's face
- land on one's feet
- know which side one's bread is buttered on
- know what one is talking about
- lay down one's arms
- lay down one's life
- lay/put (all/all of) one's cards on the table
- lead one down the garden path
- lead one's own life
- lead one up the garden path
- 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
- lesser one-horned rhinoceros
- let down one's guard
- let one's guard down
- let's get one thing perfectly clear
- let the grass grow under one's feet
- lick one's chops
- lick one's wounds
- lick one's lips
- lie through one's teeth
- light on one's feet
- lift one's gaze
- live beyond one's means
- line one's pockets
- little one
- live within one's means
- live within/beyond one's means
- live up to one's reputation
- live by one's wits
- look down one's nose
- look before one leaps
- look out for number one
- look over one's shoulder
- look one's best
- look down one's nose at
- look to one's laurels
- loosen one's collar
- loosen one's grip/hold
- lose one's appetite
- lose one's balance
- lose one's bearings
- lose one's cool/composure
- lose one's head
- lose one's grip
- lose one's heart
- lose one's job
- lose one's life
- lose one's lunch
- lose one's looks
- lose one's mind
- lose one's marbles
- lose one's nerve
- lose one's mind/sanity
- lose one's place
- lose one's reason
- lose one's shirt
- lose one's touch
- lose one's temper
- lose one's sight
- lose one's virginity
- lose one's way
- lose one's voice
- lower one's voice
- loved one
- maintain one's cool/composure
- make a/one's selection
- make good one's escape
- make it one's business
- make one's acquaintance
- make one's bed and lie in it
- make one's entrance
- make one's escape
- make one's hair stand on end
- make one's hair curl
- make one's home
- make one's mark
- make one's presence felt/heard/known
- make one's name
- make one's toes curl
- make up one's mind
- make one's peace with (someone)
- make one's way
- make (something) one's own
- make something of one's life
- melt in one's mouth
- melt one's heart
- meet with one's approval
- mend one's ways
- mind one's manners
- mind one's p's and q's
- mind one's tongue/language
- miss one's vocation
- more than one pair of hands
- mortgage the/one's future
- muscle one's way
- name one's price
- never for one moment
- no one
- none of one's beeswax
- not a/one bit
- not for a/one minute
- not for a/one moment
- not have it in one
- not in one's right mind
- not mince (one's) words
- not know one's own strength
- not one person
- not one red cent
- not that one knows of
- off one's game
- off one's head
- off the top of one's head
- of one kind/sort/type or another
- of one mind
- of one's acquaintance
- of one's own making
- of one's own accord
- of one's own volition
- of one's choice
- of one's very own
- of one's word
- one and all
- one after another
- one and the same
- one another
- one-arm bandit
- one-armed bandit
- one (can) bet one's ass
- one by one
- one day
- one for the book
- one good turn deserves another
- one for the road
- one-handed
- one hit wonder
- one-horned rhinoceros
- one-horse
- one-horse towns
- one-liner
- one more time
- one-night stand
- one-nighter
- one-off
- one-note
- one of a kind
- one of our/your/their number
- one of the only
- one of these days
- one or two
- one-piece
- (one's) age is catching up to one
- one's betters
- one's brain turns into/to mush
- one's ducks in a row
- one's eyes fall on
- one's face lights up
- one's head off
- one's heart is (just) not in something
- one's house in order
- one-sided
- one sick puppy
- one's inner self
- one-size-fits-all
- one's keep
- one's level best
- one-step
- one's temper flares
- one's true/real self
- one's very own
- one's waking hours/moments
- one-tail
- one thing after another
- one-tailed
- one thing and another
- one-timer
- one thing is (for) sure
- one tired puppy
- one-to-one
- one-track
- one too many
- one-trick pony
- one-two
- one-two punch
- one-way mirror
- one way or another
- one-woman
- on/off one's back
- one-way ticket
- on one condition
- on one hand
- on one pretext or another
- on one's ass
- on one's arm
- on one's best behavior
- on one's breath
- on one's conscience
- on one's game
- on one's honor
- on one's mettle
- on one's own authority
- on one's own initiative
- on one's own merits
- on one's own responsibility
- on one's own time
- on one's part
- on (one's) tiptoes
- on one's plate
- on the edge of one's seat
- on the one hand
- on the part of one
- on top of one's game
- open one's doors
- open one's eyes
- open one's heart
- outlive one's usefulness
- open one's mind
- open one's mouth
- out of one's league
- out of one's head
- out of one's hands
- out of one's element
- out of one's mind
- out of one's own pocket
- out of one's tree
- out of one's wits
- outstay one's welcome
- over one's dead body
- overplay one's cards
- over one's head
- overplay one's hand
- overstay one's welcome
- owe (someone) one
- pack one's bags
- past one's prime
- pay one's last respects
- pay with one's life
- pay one's respects
- perk (up) one's ears
- piece one's life back together
- piece of one's mind
- pin all one's hopes on
- pin one's hopes on
- place/put one's trust in
- play/hold/keep one's cards close to the/one's chest/vest
- plight one's troth
- play with one's food
- plough one's own furrow
- plunge to one's death
- ply one's trade
- pour one's heart/soul out
- pour out one's heart/soul
- practice what one preaches
- press one's case
- press one's luck
- protect one's ass
- project one's voice
- prove one's mettle
- public enemy number one
- pucker one's lips
- pull a fast one
- pull one's hair out
- pull in one's horns
- pull one's leg
- pull one's weight
- pull one's own weight
- push one's buttons
- pull the wool over one's eyes
- push one's luck
- push (something) out of one's mind
- push (something) to the back of one's mind
- put all one's eggs in one basket
- put in one's two cents
- put/keep one out of action
- put/leave one's stamp
- put one foot in front of the other
- put one's back into
- put one's best foot forward
- put one's ducks in a row
- put one's feet up
- put one's finger on
- put one's foot down
- put one's foot in it
- put one's foot in one's mouth
- put one's heart into
- put one's imprint on
- put one's life back together
- put (one's) money on
- put one's money where one's mouth is
- put one up to
- put one's shirt on
- put on one's thinking cap
- put one's thinking cap on
- put/set one's mind to (something)
- put (something) out of one's mind
- put/stick/raise one's head above the parapet
- put that/it out of one's mind
- put/throw one's weight/influence behind
- quench one's/someone's thirst
- rack one's brain
- raise one's voice
- reach/realize one's full potential
- reach one's limit
- reap what one sows
- recharge one's batteries
- rest/sit on one's laurels
- risk one's life
- risk one's neck
- roll one's r's
- roll up one's sleeves
- rub one's nose in
- run for one's life
- run for one's money
- run/live one's own life
- run one's eye down
- run one's mouth
- run one's course
- sacrifice one's life
- run one's own life
- say one's piece
- scratch one's back
- scratch one's head
- screen one's (telephone/phone) calls
- seed/seeds of one's own destruction
- seek one's fortune
- see one's way (clear) to
- sell one's body
- sell one's soul (to the devil)
- serve one right
- set in one's ways
- set one's house in order
- set one's own house in order
- set one straight
- settle one's account
- shake one's head
- share one's feelings
- shoot one's bolt
- shift one's ground
- shoot one's mouth off
- shoot one's cuffs
- show one's face
- show one's cards
- show one's mettle
- show one's hand
- show one's stuff
- show one's true colors
- shut one's face
- show one the door
- shut one's mouth
- sick to one's stomach
- sign one's own death warrant
- since (the) year one
- sink one's teeth into
- sit on one's hands
- slake one's/someone's thirst
- sling one's hook
- slip through one's fingers
- slit one's wrists
- smack one's lips
- soil one's hands
- sow one's (wild) oats
- speak one's mind
- spin one's wheels
- spin/turn on one's heel
- split one's sides
- square one
- spread one's wings
- square one's shoulders
- stake one's life on (something)
- stand one's ground
- stand on one's head/hands
- stand on one's own feet
- stand on one's own two feet
- steady one's/someone's nerves
- stew in one's own juice/juices
- stick/poke one's nose in/into
- stick one's neck out
- strain one's ears
- strain one's eyes
- strain one's neck
- stretch one's legs
- strike fear into one's heart
- strip the/one's bed
- stuck in one's head
- stuck in one's ways
- suspend (one's) disbelief
- take a load 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 leave of one's senses
- take matters into one's own hands
- take one day at a time
- take one look at
- take one's business elsewhere
- take one's breath away
- take one's chances
- take one's ease
- take one's eyes off
- take one's leave
- take one's hat off to
- take one's lumps
- take one's marks
- take one's medicine
- take one's own life
- take one's (own) sweet time
- take one's pick
- take (one's) revenge
- take one's place
- take one's seat
- take one's time
- take (someone) under one's wing
- take (something) into one's (own) hands
- take (something) in one's stride
- take the law into one's own hands
- talk one's way out of (something)
- talk through one's hat
- ten to one
- tear one's hair
- the ball is in one's court
- thank one's lucky stars
- the big one
- the end of one's rope
- the end of one's tether
- the error of one's ways
- the odd man/one out
- the one about
- the one and only
- the pit of one's/the stomach
- there's one born every minute
- the small of the/one's back
- the top of one's list
- throw in one's lot with
- throw one's weight about
- throw one's weight around
- throw one's hands up (in the air)
- throw/toss one's hat in/into the ring
- tie one on
- time is on one's side
- time on one's hands
- tip one's cap/hat
- tip one's hand
- to call one's own
- too big for one's boots
- too big for one's britches
- tools of the/one's trade
- to one's advantage
- to one's aid
- to one's amusement
- to one's amazement
- to one's benefit
- to one's annoyance
- to one's detriment
- to one's fingertips
- to (one's) full height
- to one's heart's content
- to one side
- toot one's own horn
- to one's name
- to one's knowledge
- to stand one in good stead
- toss one's cookies
- 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 hand
- tug/pull at one's heartstrings
- tug/touch one's forelock
- turn one's back
- turn one's back on
- turn one's hand
- turn one's hand to
- turn one's head
- turn one's nose up
- turn one's mind to
- turn one's stomach
- turn (something) over in one's mind
- turn up one's nose
- twiddle one's thumbs
- twenty-one
- under one roof
- two heads are better than one
- twist one's arm
- under one's feet
- under one's breath
- under one's hat
- under one's sway
- under one's own power
- under one's wing
- until one's dying day
- up to one's eyes
- up to one's neck in
- up to one's (old) tricks
- use one's head
- use one's noggin
- use one's heads
- vote one's conscience
- wait one's turn
- walk before one can run
- watch one's back
- waste one's breath
- watching/counting one's calories
- watch one's language
- watch one's language/mouth/tongue
- watch one's p's and q's
- watch one's mouth
- watch one's tongue
- watch one's step
- watch one's weight
- watch what one eats
- wear a silly grin/smile on one's face
- wear one's heart on one's sleeve
- weigh one's words
- wear out one's welcome
- what does one know
- whatever one damn/damned well pleases
- what one will
- (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 boots on
- with all one's heart
- wipe one's feet
- with all one's strength
- with all one's might
- wipe the smile off one's face
- with egg on one's face
- with every fiber of one's being
- within one's rights
- with one's bare hands
- with (one's) arms wide open
- with one's/both eyes open
- with one's eyes shut/closed
- 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 voice
- work one's fingers to the bone
- with tears in one's eyes
- work one's magic
- work one's way
- worth one's salt
- worth one's weight in gold
- would have one believe
- would kill one
- wrap (someone) around one's (little) finger
- would/will bet/stake one's life on
- wrap one's mind around
- wring one's hands
- write one's own ticket
- you/one would think (that)
- zip one's lip
- a jury of one's peers
- against one's wishes
- against one's will
- a smile on one's lips
- a lump in one's throat
- as one
- at one
- before one knows it
- apple of one's eye
- a feather in one's cap
- a twinkle in one's eye
- blow one's own trumpet
- bulldoze one's way
- before one's time
- at one's elbow
- ants in one's pants
- at one's fingertips
- bawl one's eyes out
- beyond one's depth
- buy one's way
- at one's feet
- be given one's card
- bang for one's dollar
- at one's leisure
- bend one's ear
- blow one's cover
- bang for one's buck
- as one man
- bats in one's belfry
- blow one's stack
- do as one is told
- cut off one's nose to spite one's face
- do as one wishes
- feel one's best
- empty one's pockets
- from one extreme to the other
- blow one's cool
- get one's claws on
- feel one's way
- drop one's gaze
- drown one's sorrows/fears
- cut one's losses
- for aught one knows
- die in one's bed
- get one's wish
- break one's heart
- at one's door
- find it in one's heart
- get one's card
- get one's hopes up
- get one's foot in the door
- get one's feet wet
- get one's tongue around
- feel one's oats
- cramp one's style
- break one's wrists
- get one's thrills
- get one's wings
- get/have one's bell rung
- flea in one's ear
- gird one's loins
- grope one's way
- get down on one's (hands and) knees
- down one's alley
- have it coming (to one)
- cut one's teeth
- have a mind of one's own
- find one's feet
- dead on one's feet
- get one's rocks off
- have it in one
- cut one's own throat
- go out of one's mind
- feel one's ears burning
- cover one's tracks
- get/take the bit between one's teeth
- go number one
- every last one
- get one's teeth into
- feather one's nest
- greater one-horned rhino
- draw in one's horns
- do one's utmost
- hoist with one's own petard
- do the/one's laundry
- in/at one go
- flex one's muscles
- down on one's luck
- give one the gate
- in one's cups
- for one's money
- harden one's heart
- in one's face
- for one reason or another
- close one's doors
- have (something) going for one
- cross one's fingers
- meet one's maker
- hold one's tongue
- in the hollow of one's hand
- for one
- in one ear and out the other
- meet one's match
- in words of one syllable
- cool one's heels
- cut of one's jib
- ice water in one's veins
- down one's street
- inveigle one's way
- in one's blood
- have no one to blame but oneself
- in one's rearview mirror
- hold one's peace
- in one's way
- hold one's own
- go out of one's mind with worry
- keeps/holds one's attention
- in one's shirtsleeves
- in one's pocket
- do as one pleases
- move one's ass
- for one's sins
- meet one's fate
- laugh up one's sleeve
- meet one's Waterloo
- know something when one sees it/one
- one-bagger
- knock one's socks off
- meet one's doom
- off one's hands
- lock one's knee
- one in a million
- number one pick
- one of those things
- fill one's shoes
- one of us
- in one's favor
- one-dimensional
- lower one's eyes
- mend one's fences
- hate one's guts
- off one's own bat
- laugh until one cries
- lump in one's throat
- off one's trolley
- one at a time
- one can't argue with
- let one's hair down
- let one have it
- have one's eye on
- in one's hair
- lesser one-horned rhino
- one other
- old before one's time
- number one
- one-man
- one's elders and betters
- miss one's calling
- one-man band
- one's heart melts
- in one's tracks
- one-on-one
- in one's own right
- kiss one's ass
- off one's feet
- off one's rocker
- one's heart out
- one or the other
- one-shot
- one's heart bleeds for
- one's heart sinks
- one's face falls
- one's heart leaps
- one's nose is to the grindstone
- one's old self
- one-shot deal
- one's own man
- one's kind of
- one for the books
- feel one's age
- one-horned rhino
- one right after the other
- one-stop
- one up
- one of the crowd
- one's self
- one-upmanship
- on one's hands and knees
- one-way
- one-upsmanship
- on one's bingo card
- on one's guard
- on one's deathbed
- on one's doorstep
- on one's sleeve
- on one's feet
- on one's last legs
- on one's haunches
- on one's own
- on one's toes
- on one's own terms
- out of one's gourd
- out of the goodness of one's heart
- on one's hands
- point one's toes
- on one's own hook
- out of one's skull
- out of the kindness of one's heart
- pick one's way
- on the tip of one's tongue
- on one's own account
- out of one's depth
- screw one's face/eyes up
- screw up one's face/eyes
- on one's uppers
- ply one's wares
- out of one's hair
- plus-one
- peddle one's wares
- play one's cards right
- out of one's mind with worry
- out on one's ear
- powder one's nose
- pay one's dues
- on one's way
- on one's ear
- pay one's own way
- prove one's manhood
- screw up the/one's courage
- retrace one's steps
- shaking in one's boots/shoes
- save one's/someone's ass
- squeeze one's eyes shut
- stop (dead) in one's tracks
- reverse one's field
- swear on one's mother's grave
- spill one's guts
- out of the corner of one's eye
- the courage of one's convictions
- stop/freeze in one's tracks
- take to one's heels
- take one's licks
- take (someone) in/into one's arms
- take to one's bed
- stare one in the face
- strut one's stuff
- throw up one's hands
- stick to one's guns
- tied to one's mother's apron strings
- pay one's way
- set one's hand to
- (the) more fool one
- set one's teeth on edge
- rolled into one
- thumb one's nose
- set one's sights on
- tear one's hair out
- sweep one off one's feet
- tighten one's belt
- play one's cards
- talk one's way
- to one's face
- stuff one's face
- stub one's toe
- to one's feet
- try one's best/hardest
- to one's cost
- try one's luck
- walk before one runs
- trim one's sails
- tread on one's toes
- settle one's hash
- set one's heart on
- with one accord
- up one's street
- up to one's ears
- under one's belt
- up one's alley
- try one's damnedest
- up to one's eyeballs
- with one's hands in the till
- wash one's hands of
- under one's thumb
- young/old for one's years
- under one's skin
- under one's nose
- with one's trousers down
- walked right into that one
- stick in one's craw
- vent one's spleen
- with one's eye
- steal one's thunder
- thumb one's nose at
- walk off the/one's job
- up one's sleeve
- to one's knees
- with one's pants down
- tip one's mitt
- where one is at
- wet one's whistle
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“One.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.
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