My grandmother always reminded me, 'as the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined,' to teach that childhood habits shape the person you become.

She took the documents and left the office without so much as a by your leave.

The cake I baked turned out surprisingly well, though I say so myself.

When she promised she'd be done by tomorrow, I muttered, 'one should live so long,' and went back to my work.

Remember the old proverb, as you sow, so shall you reap, so be careful how you treat others.

When I tried to point out the company's obvious safety flaws, the board dismissed me—there are none so blind as those who will not see.

When I tried to warn him about the obvious signs, he just laughed and said there's none so blind as those who will not see.

During the lecture, the room was so quiet you can hear a pin drop.

During the ceremony, the auditorium was so quiet one can hear a pin drop.