One who has ridden one's luck for too long should be prepared for a sudden reversal.

One creamed in one's jeans when the roller coaster dropped unexpectedly.

A gambler rides one's luck until chance finally turns against them.

After trying one's luck at the county fair, some visitors left with more souvenirs than they expected.

When traveling, one occasionally tries one's luck at small local markets hoping to uncover hidden treasures.

One tried one's luck at the carnival and won a small prize.

The pandemic was bringing to one's knees entire industries around the world.

A relentless flu season brings to one's knees hospitals that were already stretched thin by staff shortages.

By the end of the trial, she admitted the verdict had 'brought to one's knees' even those who claimed to be unaffected.

When facing criticism, one changes one's tune to placate the crowd.