It's hard for a retired athlete to accept being past one's prime, but many find new ways to contribute to the sport.

They were pouring one out for their friend who had passed away.

After the memorial, he poured one out on the sidewalk for his old friend.

When one makes a mistake, one serves one's time and then tries to make amends.

After hours of waiting, one finally blew one's stack and demanded to speak to a manager.

When one heard the unfair accusation, one blew one's lid.

If one is losing one's rag, it's helpful to step away and take a deep breath before responding.

One loses one's rag when pushed too far, so it's wise to step away before saying something one will regret.

One lost one's rag when the bus driver kept cutting in line.

One had blown one's lid after discovering the unexpected budget cuts, so the rest of the team avoided bringing the subject up again.