As the old proverb says, death is the great leveller, reminding both kings and paupers that in the end all stand on the same ground.

When they argued over dividing the loot, he warned them that there is no honor among thieves.

Before implementing the new policy, the board discussed whose ox is gored and whether it was fair to proceed.

The word is that the CEO will resign next week.

When the manager discovered the altered reports, the fat is in the fire and the whole department braced for the fallout.

As the old proverb goes, the best defence is attack, so the coach urged his team to press forward.

As the old proverb goes, truth is stranger than fiction, and the strange chain of events that unfolded last week proved it beyond doubt.

When the old sailor fell ill on the voyage and stopped responding, some crewmen muttered that one's number is up.

The isabelline shrike perched on the telegraph wire, scanning the field below for insects and small rodents.

Before the market turned against her, she decided to quit while one is ahead and cash out her winnings.