After the puncture, he lifted the floorboard and found the spare tyre well was full of muddy water.

If you want to avoid awkward questions, spare someone the details about why you left early.

As we load the hay, don't spare the horses — the storm is coming and we must get everything inside before dark.

My grandmother always warned, 'spare the rod and spoil the child,' whenever we tried to excuse unruly behavior.

I felt like a spare prick at a wedding when they ignored my suggestions and went ahead without me.