By insulting the board publicly, one had burnt one's bridges and left no path back.

One risks putting one's foot in it during sensitive conversations if one isn't careful.

One sticks one's foot in it when trying to joke with the boss, and later regrets it.

At the conference, one stuck one's foot in it by asking a question that exposed a basic misunderstanding.

In a tough job market, it's often necessary to lower one's sights and settle for a smaller role.

One lowered one's sights after several rejections and accepted a less prestigious position.

After several setbacks, one lowers one's sights to make goals more attainable.

The manager, in one's infinite wisdom, scheduled the fire alarm test during the lunch rush, ensuring maximum chaos.

When the noisy neighbors refused to quiet down, one gritted one's teeth and kept studying.

When one glimpses their crush across a crowded room, one might decide to shoot one's shot and ask them out, even if the odds are slim.