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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
- act one's age
- advise one against
- according to one's lights
- a feather in one's cap
- against one's better judgment
- a fight for one's life
- a figment of one's imagination
- ahead of one's/its time
- against one's advice
- (all) in one whack
- after one's own heart
- ahead of one's time
- air one's dirty laundry
- against one's will
- against one's wishes
- all in one
- a jury of one's peers
- (all) by one's lonesome
- almost jump out of one's skin
- all one can do
- an ace up one's sleeve
- all in one's head
- (a) method in/to one's madness
- all (that) one can do
- a lump in one's throat
- are/keep/stay one jump ahead
- apple of one's eye
- a legend in one's own time
- ants in one's pants
- a/one step ahead of
- a roof over one's head
- a smile on one's lips
- as one
- as best one can
- as/so far as one can see/tell/judge
- at/in the back of one's mind
- as/when the spirit moves one
- as one man
- at one's elbow
- as/so far as one/someone knows
- at one's beck and call
- at one's door
- at one's age
- at one's leisure
- at one's own risk
- at one with
- at one time
- at one's wit's end
- at one time or another
- at the bottom of one's/the class
- at the top of one's form
- at one's peril
- at the end of one's patience
- at one's own peril
- at the top of one's lungs
- at the top of one's game
- at the top of one's/the class
- at the top of one's voice
- backed one into a corner
- a twinkle in one's eye
- back of one's hand
- avert one's eyes
- a weight off one's mind/shoulders
- bare one's soul
- bang for one's buck
- bang for one's dollar
- back of one's mind
- bats in the belfry
- bawl one's eyes out
- be a great one for
- 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
- believe one's eyes/ears
- be left to one's own devices
- behind one's back
- beg one's pardon
- beat one to it
- be/become one's own man
- bend one's ear
- beneath one's dignity
- bend under one's own weight
- be one's own boss
- be one's usual self
- be on one's merry way
- be run/rushed off one's feet
- big one
- beyond one's wildest dreams/fantasies
- bite off more than one can chew
- beyond one's control
- beyond one's depth
- blow one's cool
- bite one's tongue
- beyond one's comprehension
- blood on one's hands
- blow one's own horn
- blot one's copybook
- bite the hand that feeds one
- blow one's top
- blow one's stack
- blow one's cover
- break one's heart
- break one's fall
- blow one's own trumpet
- blow one's mind
- born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
- bluff one's way
- break one's wrists
- breathe down one's neck
- break one's promise
- break (one's) stride
- break one's/someone's fall
- break one's neck
- bring a tear to one's eye
- bring a smile to one's lips
- breathe one's last
- bring tears to one's eyes
- bulldoze one's way
- broaden one's horizons/mind
- buy one's way
- button one's lip/lips
- by one's own account
- by the seat of one's pants
- by one's own bootstraps
- burn one's boats
- burn one's ears
- burn one's bridges
- bust a/one's gut
- by the skin of one's teeth
- by one's own hand
- call one's bluff
- by one's own admission
- (can) trace one's history (back) to
- cancel each other/one another out
- call it/them like one sees it/them
- 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
- cast/run one's eye over
- cast/spread one's net wide
- catch one's breath
- chance one's arm
- change one's opinion/views
- catch one's drift
- change one's story
- change one's tune
- change one's mind
- change one's ways
- circle the/one's wagons
- claw one's way
- clean one's plate
- clean up one's act
- clear one's throat
- click one's tongue
- close/dear/near to one's heart
- chip on one's shoulder
- clean one's clock
- clear one's name
- come back to bite one
- close one
- come into one's own
- close one's eyes to
- close one's doors
- come/pop into one's head
- come one, come all
- come to one's senses
- cook one's goose
- count one's blessings
- count one's chickens (before they hatch)
- cool one's heels
- count one's chickens before they're hatched
- cover one's/someone's ass
- cramp one's style
- cover one's tracks
- cross that bridge when one comes to it
- cudgel one's brains
- cut off one's nose to spite one's face
- cut of one's jib
- cut one's own throat
- cut one's losses
- curl one's lip
- declare (one's) independence
- dead on one's feet
- cut one's teeth
- day one
- dig in one's heels
- die in one's sleep
- dig one's own grave
- die in one's bed
- die before one's time
- do as one is told
- do as one pleases
- do as one wishes
- doff one's cap to
- doff one's hat to
- do one's best
- dollar signs in one's eyes
- do one's bit
- do one's damnedest
- do (one's) grocery shopping
- do one's heart good
- do one's job
- do one's own thing
- do one's part
- do one's stuff
- do one's time
- do one's utmost
- do one's thing
- do the/one's laundry
- down one's street
- down one's alley
- drag one's feet
- down on one's luck
- drag one's heels
- draw up one's knees/legs
- drive one batty
- draw in one's horns
- drive one's point home
- drop/fall/sank to one's knees
- drop one's eyes/head
- drown one's sorrows/fears
- drop one's gaze
- 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 heart out
- egg on one's face
- enter one's head
- escape one's attention
- end one's life
- every last one
- escape with one's life
- eyes are bigger than one's stomach
- fall on one's feet
- fear for one's/someone's life
- fall on one's sword
- exert one self
- fall on one's face
- eyes pop out of one's head
- fear for one's life
- feast one's eyes on
- feather one's nest
- feel one's ears burning
- feel one's oats
- feel one's best
- feed one's face
- feel one's way
- feel one's age
- fight one's way
- fight for one's life
- find it in one's heart
- find one's mark/target
- find one's feet
- find one's voice
- find one's way
- fine one to talk
- fix one's eyes/gaze/stare on/upon
- fix one's hopes/sights on/upon
- flat on one's back
- fix one's eyes on
- flex one's muscles
- flip one's lid
- flip one's wig
- for as long as one can remember
- follow one's heart
- flea in one's ear
- follow one's nose
- for all one is worth
- for all one knows
- for aught one knows
- force one's hand
- for one's age
- for one reason or another
- force one's way
- for one's money
- for one's own benefit
- for one's benefit
- for one's own good
- fresh in one's mind
- for one's sins
- for the life of one
- from one day to the next
- from one moment to the next
- from one minute to the next
- from one extreme to the other
- from the bottom of one's heart
- get/find one's bearings
- get down on one's (hands and) knees
- get into one's stride
- get it through one's thick head
- get/have one's bell rung
- get/have one's wires crossed
- get it into/through one's thick skull
- get it out of one's system
- get/lay one's hands on
- get/move on with one's life
- get off one's ass
- get one anywhere
- get off one's butt
- get one's act together
- get one's back up
- get one's feet wet
- get one's card
- get one's claws on
- get one's ducks in a row
- get one's goat
- get one's foot in the door
- get one's kicks (from)
- get one's jollies
- get one's hopes up
- get one's head round
- get one's knickers in a twist
- get one's leg over
- get one's man
- get one's life back together
- get one's life together
- get one's own back
- get one's point across
- get one's rocks off
- get/put one's skates on
- get one's wings
- get one's priorities straight
- get one's wish
- get one's/the facts straight
- get one's thrills
- get one's teeth into
- get one's tongue around
- get/put/stick your/one's oar in
- get (something) off one's chest
- get/take one's kit off
- get the monkey off one's back
- get/take the bit between one's teeth
- ghost/shadow of one's former self
- get what's coming to one
- gird one's loins
- give/lend one's name to
- give of one's time
- give as good as one gets
- give one's all
- give one the appearance of
- give one the gate
- give (someone) a piece of one's mind
- give/sacrifice one's life
- 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 word
- go back on one's promise
- go back to square one
- good with one's hands
- go number one
- go one better
- go one's own way
- 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
- greater one-horned rhino
- go to one's head
- go to one's grave
- grace with one's presence
- grist for one's/the mill
- grist to one's/the mill
- grope one's way
- grit one's teeth
- hang one's hat
- hang one's hat on
- hang one on
- hang one's head
- hang one's head in shame
- have a frog in one's throat
- hang out one's shingle
- harden one's heart
- have a good one
- have (all) one's bases covered
- have a mind of one's own
- have a chip on one's shoulder
- have a bee in one's bonnet
- hate one's guts
- have got one's claws into
- have eyes in the back of one's head
- have it coming (to one)
- have/get one's head (screwed) on right/straight
- have/get one's nose/snout in the trough
- have/keep one's guard up
- have/get one's (own) way
- have it in one
- have it one's (own) way
- have in one's possession
- have/keep one's feet on the ground
- have/keep/put one's finger on the pulse of
- have more than one string to one's bow
- have no one to blame but oneself
- have/keep an/one's eye out for
- have/keep (something) up one's sleeve
- have one foot in the grave
- have one pair of hands
- have one's cake and eat it
- have one's cake and eat it too
- have one's day in court
- have one's ducks in a row
- have one's eye on
- have one's heart set on (something)
- have one's hands full
- have one's head examined
- have one's legs/feet/knees cut out from under (one)
- have one's moments
- have one's hopes/sights fixed on
- have one's nose in the air
- have one's tonsils out
- have/put one's hands in the till
- heart in one's mouth
- have one's nose in
- have (something) going for one
- (have) stars in one's eyes
- heavy on one's hands
- hitch one's wagon to
- have one's origin
- have one's way with
- hedge one's bets
- hide one's light under a bushel
- have (someone) in the palm of one's hand
- have one's work cut out for one
- have the time of one's life
- hit one's stride
- high on one's list
- hoist by one's own petard
- hoist with one's own petard
- hold/keep/play (something) close to one's chest
- hold back one's tears
- hold one's breath
- hold one's fire
- hold one's head (up) high
- hold one's liquor
- hold one's nose
- hold one's tongue
- hold one's own
- hole in one
- hold one's horses
- hold up one's head
- hold one's peace
- how should/would one know
- if one knows what's good for one
- in a/one sense
- in all one's glory
- ice water in one's veins
- if it kills one
- if one had one's druthers
- impose one's will
- in a league of one's own
- in/at one fell swoop
- if you've seen one, you've seen them all
- in a world of one's own
- in/at one go
- 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 ear and out the other
- in one's book
- in one piece
- in one's day
- in one's element
- in one's cups
- in one's glory
- in one's favor
- in one's good books
- in one's face
- in one's head
- in one's heart
- in one's infancy
- in one's mind's eye
- in one's old age
- in one's own (good) time
- in one's own right
- in one's (own) sweet time
- in one's pocket
- in one's rearview mirror
- in one's own world
- in one's own time
- in one's prime
- in one's right mind
- in one's sleep
- in one's stocking feet
- in one's time
- in one's underwear
- in one's younger days
- in one's view
- in one's way
- in the hollow of one's hand
- in the comfort of one's own home
- in the flower of one's youth
- in words of one syllable
- 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
- inveigle one's way
- jump out of one's skin
- (just) one of those days
- keep one's chin up
- keep one's cool/composure
- just/only doing one's job
- keep/fulfill one's promise
- keep/get one's hands off (of)
- keep one's distance
- keep one's eye on the ball
- keep one's eyes glued to
- keep one's eyes peeled
- keep one's eyes open
- keep one's eyes skinned
- keep one's fingers crossed
- keep one's hand in
- keep one's head
- keep one's head above water
- keep one's head down
- keep one's mind on
- keep one's lip/lips buttoned
- keep one's mouth shut
- keep one's nose out of
- keep one's side of the bargain
- keep one's nose to the grindstone
- keep one's nose clean
- keep one's powder dry
- keep one's temper
- keep one's trap shut
- keep one's silence
- keep one's word
- keeps/holds one's attention
- keep one's voice down
- keep (something) under one's hat
- kill two birds with one stone
- kept one's side of the bargain/deal
- kick off one's shoes
- kick one's shoes off
- keep up one's end
- kiss one's ass
- kick up one's heels
- knit one's brow/brows
- knock one's socks off
- 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 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
- land on one's feet
- know which side one's bread is buttered on
- laugh until one cries
- lay down one's arms
- laugh on the other side of one's face
- lay down one's life
- laugh up one's sleeve
- lead one down the garden path
- lead one up the garden path
- lay/put (all/all of) one's cards on the table
- lead one's own life
- leap to one's feet
- lead the/one's eye to
- learn (something) at one's mother's knee
- leave/keep one's options open
- lend one's name
- lesser one-horned rhinoceros
- lesser one-horned rhino
- let one have it
- let down one's guard
- let one's guard down
- let's get one thing perfectly clear
- let one's hair down
- let the grass grow under one's feet
- lie through one's teeth
- lift one's gaze
- little one
- light on one's feet
- live up to one's reputation
- live by one's wits
- live within/beyond one's means
- live beyond one's means
- live within one's means
- look before one leaps
- lock one's knee
- look one's best
- look down one's nose at
- look down one's nose
- look out for number one
- look over one's shoulder
- loosen one's collar
- look to one's laurels
- 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 grip
- lose one's head
- lose one's heart
- lose one's job
- lose one's life
- lose one's looks
- lose one's lunch
- lose one's marbles
- lose one's mind
- lose one's mind/sanity
- lose one's nerve
- lose one's place
- lose one's reason
- lose one's shirt
- lose one's touch
- lose one's sight
- lose one's virginity
- lose one's voice
- lose one's way
- lose one's temper
- lower one's eyes
- loved one
- lower one's voice
- lump in one's throat
- maintain one's cool/composure
- make good one's escape
- make a/one's selection
- make it one's business
- make one's acquaintance
- make one's bed and lie in it
- make one's escape
- make one's entrance
- make one's hair curl
- make one's hair stand on end
- make one's home
- make one's mark
- make one's name
- make one's presence felt/heard/known
- make one's toes curl
- make one's peace with (someone)
- make one's way
- make something of one's life
- make (something) one's own
- make up one's mind
- meet one's fate
- meet one's doom
- meet one's maker
- meet one's match
- melt in one's mouth
- meet one's Waterloo
- melt one's heart
- meet with one's approval
- mend one's fences
- mend one's ways
- 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
- mortgage the/one's future
- move one's ass
- muscle one's way
- name one's price
- never for one moment
- none of one's beeswax
- not a/one bit
- no one
- not for a/one minute
- not for a/one moment
- not have it in one
- not know one's own strength
- not mince (one's) words
- not one red cent
- not that one knows of
- number one
- not in one's right mind
- number one pick
- not one person
- off one's game
- off one's head
- off one's trolley
- off one's rocker
- off the top of one's head
- of one kind/sort/type or another
- of one's acquaintance
- of one mind
- of one's choice
- of one's very own
- of one's word
- of one's own accord
- of one's own making
- of one's own volition
- old before one's time
- one and all
- one-arm bandit
- one after another
- one and the same
- one-armed bandit
- one another
- one at a time
- one by one
- one-bagger
- one can't argue with
- one day
- one (can) bet one's ass
- one for the road
- one-dimensional
- one good turn deserves another
- one for the book
- one hit wonder
- one-horned rhino
- one-handed
- one-horned rhinoceros
- one-horse
- one-horse towns
- one-liner
- one in a million
- one-man
- one-night stand
- one-man band
- one more time
- one-nighter
- one-note
- one of a kind
- one of the crowd
- one-off
- one of our/your/their number
- one of the only
- one of those things
- one of us
- one-on-one
- one of these days
- one or the other
- one or two
- one other
- one-piece
- (one's) age is catching up to one
- one right after the other
- one's brain turns into/to mush
- one's betters
- one's elders and betters
- one's ducks in a row
- one's head off
- one's eyes fall on
- one's face falls
- one's face lights up
- one's heart bleeds for
- one's heart leaps
- one's heart is (just) not in something
- one's heart melts
- one's heart out
- one-shot
- one-shot deal
- one's house in order
- one's heart sinks
- one sick puppy
- one-sided
- one-size-fits-all
- one's keep
- one's kind of
- one's inner self
- one's level best
- one's old self
- one's nose is to the grindstone
- one's own man
- one's temper flares
- one-stop
- one-step
- one's waking hours/moments
- one's very own
- one's true/real self
- one-tail
- one-tailed
- one thing after another
- one thing and another
- one-timer
- one thing is (for) sure
- one tired puppy
- one-track
- one-two
- one-trick pony
- one up
- one-upmanship
- one too many
- one-to-one
- one-two punch
- one-way
- one-way mirror
- one way or another
- one-way ticket
- on/off one's back
- one-woman
- on one condition
- on one pretext or another
- on one's arm
- on one's ass
- on one's best behavior
- on one's bingo card
- on one's breath
- on one's conscience
- on one's ear
- on one's deathbed
- on one's game
- on one's guard
- on one's honor
- on one's mettle
- on one's last legs
- on one's own account
- on one's own hook
- on one's own initiative
- on one's own merits
- on one's own responsibility
- on one's own time
- on one's plate
- on one's sleeve
- on (one's) tiptoes
- on one's way
- on the one hand
- on the edge of one's seat
- on the tip of one's tongue
- on top of one's game
- open one's doors
- open one's heart
- open one's eyes
- open one's mind
- out of one's depth
- open one's mouth
- outlive one's usefulness
- out of one's element
- out of one's head
- out of one's league
- out of one's mind
- out of one's mind with worry
- out of one's own pocket
- out of one's skull
- out of one's tree
- out of the corner of one's eye
- out of one's wits
- out of the goodness of one's heart
- out of the kindness of one's heart
- out on one's ear
- outstay one's welcome
- over one's head
- over one's dead body
- overplay one's hand
- overstay one's welcome
- overplay one's cards
- owe (someone) one
- pack one's bags
- past one's prime
- pay one's last respects
- pay one's dues
- pay one's own way
- pay one's respects
- perk (up) one's ears
- pay with one's life
- peddle one's wares
- pay one's way
- pick one's way
- piece one's life back together
- pin all one's hopes on
- piece of one's mind
- pin one's hopes on
- play one's cards
- place/put one's trust in
- play/hold/keep one's cards close to the/one's chest/vest
- play with one's food
- play one's cards right
- plight one's troth
- plough one's own furrow
- plunge to one's death
- ply one's trade
- plus-one
- ply one's wares
- pour one's heart/soul out
- point one's toes
- pour out one's heart/soul
- press one's case
- powder one's nose
- practice what one preaches
- press one's luck
- project one's voice
- protect one's ass
- prove one's manhood
- 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 own weight
- pull the wool over one's eyes
- pull one's weight
- put all one's eggs in one basket
- push (something) out of one's mind
- push one's buttons
- push one's luck
- push (something) to the back of one's mind
- put in one's two cents
- put/leave one's stamp
- put/keep one out of action
- put one's best foot forward
- put one's back into
- put one foot in front of the other
- 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 one's mouth
- put one's foot in it
- put one's life back together
- put one's heart into
- put one's imprint on
- put one's money where one's mouth is
- put one's shirt on
- put (one's) money on
- put one's thinking cap on
- put one up to
- put on one's thinking cap
- put/set one's mind to (something)
- put/stick/raise one's head above the parapet
- put (something) out of one's mind
- put/throw one's weight/influence behind
- put that/it out of one's mind
- quench one's/someone's thirst
- reach one's limit
- rack one's brain
- reap what one sows
- recharge one's batteries
- reach/realize one's full potential
- rest/sit on one's laurels
- retrace one's steps
- raise one's voice
- reverse one's field
- risk one's life
- rolled into one
- risk one's neck
- roll one's r's
- roll up one's sleeves
- run for one's life
- run for one's money
- rub one's nose in
- run/live one's own life
- run one's mouth
- run one's course
- run one's eye down
- run one's own life
- save one's/someone's ass
- sacrifice one's life
- say one's piece
- scratch one's back
- screen one's (telephone/phone) calls
- scratch one's head
- screw one's face/eyes up
- screw up one's face/eyes
- screw up the/one's courage
- 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)
- set in one's ways
- serve one right
- set one's hand to
- set one's heart on
- set one's house in order
- set one's teeth on edge
- set one's own house in order
- set one straight
- set one's sights on
- settle one's account
- shake one's head
- shaking in one's boots/shoes
- settle one's hash
- share one's feelings
- shift one's ground
- shoot one's mouth off
- shoot one's cuffs
- shoot one's bolt
- show one's cards
- show one's face
- show one's hand
- show one's mettle
- show one's stuff
- show one's true colors
- show one the door
- shut one's face
- shut one's mouth
- sign one's own death warrant
- since (the) year one
- sick to one's stomach
- sit on one's hands
- sink one's teeth into
- 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
- spill one's guts
- speak one's mind
- spin one's wheels
- spin/turn on one's heel
- square one
- square one's shoulders
- spread one's wings
- split one's sides
- stake one's life on (something)
- squeeze one's eyes shut
- stand one's ground
- stand on one's head/hands
- stand on one's own feet
- stare one in the face
- steady one's/someone's nerves
- stand on one's own two feet
- stew in one's own juice/juices
- stick one's neck out
- stick in one's craw
- stick/poke one's nose in/into
- steal one's thunder
- stop (dead) in one's tracks
- strain one's ears
- strain one's eyes
- strain one's neck
- strike fear into one's heart
- stretch one's legs
- strut one's stuff
- strip the/one's bed
- stub one's toe
- stuff one's face
- stuck in one's head
- suspend (one's) disbelief
- take a load off (one's feet)
- stuck in one's ways
- swear on one's mother's grave
- 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 leave of one's senses
- take matters into one's own hands
- take one look at
- take one day at a time
- take one's business elsewhere
- take one's breath away
- take one's chances
- take one's eyes off
- take one's ease
- take one's leave
- take one's hat off to
- take one's licks
- take one's lumps
- take one's medicine
- take one's marks
- take one's own life
- take one's (own) sweet time
- take one's place
- take one's pick
- take one's seat
- take (one's) revenge
- take one's time
- take (someone) in/into one's arms
- take (something) in one's stride
- take to one's bed
- take (someone) under one's wing
- take (something) into one's (own) hands
- take the law into one's own hands
- take to one's heels
- talk one's way out of (something)
- talk one's way
- talk through one's hat
- tear one's hair
- ten to one
- tear one's hair out
- the ball is in one's court
- thank one's lucky stars
- the big one
- the courage of one's convictions
- the end of one's rope
- the end of one's tether
- the error of one's ways
- (the) more fool one
- the odd man/one out
- the one about
- the one and only
- there's one born every minute
- the pit of one's/the stomach
- the small of the/one's back
- the top of one's list
- throw one's hands up (in the air)
- throw in one's lot with
- throw one's weight around
- throw/toss one's hat in/into the ring
- throw one's weight about
- tied to one's mother's apron strings
- thumb one's nose
- thumb one's nose at
- tie one on
- time is on one's side
- tighten one's belt
- time on one's hands
- tip one's cap/hat
- to call one's own
- tip one's mitt
- tip one's hand
- 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 amusement
- to one's amazement
- to one's aid
- to one's annoyance
- to one's benefit
- to one's cost
- to one's detriment
- to one's face
- to one's fingertips
- to one's heart's content
- to (one's) full height
- to one side
- to one's knowledge
- to stand one in good stead
- toot one's own horn
- toss one's cookies
- to one's name
- to the best of one's belief
- to the best of one's knowledge
- trick of the/one's trade
- try one's best/hardest
- true to one's word
- trim one's sails
- tread on one's toes
- try as one might
- try one's damnedest
- try one's hand
- try one's luck
- tug/pull at one's heartstrings
- tug/touch one's forelock
- turn one's back
- turn one's back on
- turn one's hand to
- turn one's head
- turn one's hand
- turn one's mind to
- turn one's nose up
- turn (something) over in one's mind
- twenty-one
- turn up one's nose
- turn one's stomach
- two heads are better than one
- twist one's arm
- under one's feet
- under one roof
- under one's belt
- under one's breath
- under one's nose
- under one's sway
- under one's hat
- under one's own power
- under one's skin
- under one's wing
- up one's alley
- under one's thumb
- until one's dying day
- up one's street
- up one's sleeve
- up to one's neck in
- up to one's (old) tricks
- use one's head
- use one's noggin
- vote one's conscience
- use one's heads
- wait one's turn
- vent one's spleen
- walk before one can run
- walk before one runs
- walked right into that one
- waste one's breath
- wash one's hands of
- walk off the/one's job
- watching/counting one's calories
- watch one's language
- watch one's back
- watch one's language/mouth/tongue
- watch one's weight
- watch one's p's and q's
- watch one's mouth
- watch one's step
- watch what one eats
- watch one's tongue
- wear one's heart on one's sleeve
- wear a silly grin/smile on one's face
- wear out one's welcome
- weigh one's words
- what does one know
- what one will
- (what) with one thing and another
- whatever one damn/damned well pleases
- wet one's whistle
- where one is at
- whet one's appetite
- win/earn one's spurs
- while (one's) at it
- win/steal/capture one's heart
- wipe one's feet
- wing one's way
- wipe the smile off one's face
- with all one's heart
- with all one's strength
- with all one's might
- with egg on one's face
- within one's rights
- with one accord
- with every fiber of one's being
- with (one's) arms wide open
- with one's bare hands
- with one's/both eyes open
- with one's eye
- with one's hands in the till
- with one's eyes shut/closed
- with one's head in the clouds
- with one's nose in the air
- with one's pants down
- with one's tail between one's legs
- with (one's) tongue in (one's) cheek
- with one's trousers down
- with one voice
- with tears in one's eyes
- work one's fingers to the bone
- work one's magic
- work one's way
- worth one's salt
- would have one believe
- would/will bet/stake one's life on
- would kill one
- wrap (someone) around one's (little) finger
- wrap one's mind around
- worth one's weight in gold
- wring one's hands
- young/old for one's years
- write one's own ticket
- you/one would think (that)
- zip one's lip
- at one
- at one's fingertips
- one's self
- fill one's shoes
- lick one's lips
- at one's feet
- bats in one's belfry
- off one's hands
- hangs/lies heavy on one's hands
- in one's shirtsleeves
- off one's own bat
- in one's blood
- on one hand
- driving one bananas
- on one's hands and knees
- in one's hair
- eat out of one's hand
- empty one's pockets
- for one's part
- one-upsmanship
- lick one's wounds
- on one's toes
- line one's pockets
- out of one's gourd
- greater one-horned rhinoceros
- for one
- on one's haunches
- one for the books
- to one's feet
- in one breath
- stop/freeze in one's tracks
- off one's feet
- lick one's chops
- on one's doorstep
- cross one's fingers
- on one's hands
- up to one's ears
- throw up one's hands
- on one's part
- up to one's eyeballs
- on one's uppers
- twiddle one's thumbs
- to one's knees
- wipe one's boots on
- on the part of one
- in one's tracks
- out of one's hair
- on one's own authority
- eat one's words
- drum one's fingers
- stick to one's guns
- on one's own terms
- out of one's hands
- up to one's eyes
- on one's own
- on one's feet
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“One.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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