We recorded the traffic counts in quarters of an hour throughout the day.

The proverb 'you can't put an old head on young shoulders' was invoked at the meeting to remind everyone that experience and wisdom can't be rushed.

Don't expect Joe to help move the couch—he wouldn't work in an iron lung.

Travelers, most an end, sought the safety of the walled town.

Before the storm reached the harbor, the captain ordered the crew to lay an anchor to the windward to ensure the ship would not drift.

When the factory closed and the town suffered, my grandmother would sigh and say, 'it's an ill wind that blows no good,' meaning that misfortune rarely benefits anyone.

When deciding whether to sell the startup or hold out for a bigger payout, remember the old proverb better an egg today than a hen tomorrow.

An visited the ancient temple with a quiet reverence, remembering the stories her grandmother told.

When it comes to maintaining your health, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so get your annual checkups and vaccinations.

He has endured many an absurd remark without complaint.