One chances one's arm when trying a risky new strategy at work.

To earn one's spurs, she took on the company's toughest assignments.

Saying one's piece at the town meeting finally made people listen.

To meet the deadline, one must put one's shoulder into the work.

When talks break down, the defense minister rattles one's sabre to pressure the other side.

By rattling one's saber at the summit, the minister aimed to gain leverage without resorting to actual force.

One should always have identification about one's person when traveling abroad.

The toddler's constant crying will try one's patience during the long flight.

In a civil discussion, one says one's piece and then listens to others.

One could bet one's life that the sun will rise tomorrow.