Before the marathon, it's wise to eat one's Wheaties and warm up properly.

When investments sour, one cuts one's losses and moves on.

His coach kept yelling 'haul one's ashes' whenever we slowed down, using the crude phrase to make us move faster.

When confronted with clear evidence, one ate one's words and admitted they had been mistaken.

To flap one's gums about trivial matters wastes everyone's time.

It's important to watch one's mouth in front of guests, because rude language can cause offense.

Some leaders are willing to eat one's young to secure their promotions.

Investors poured one hundred million dollars into the startup during its Series A round.

Any teacher worth one's salt can explain complex ideas clearly and patiently.

It's wise to pull one's head in when tensions rise during negotiations.