The messenger arrived, quicker than a minnow can swim a dipper, and delivered the news before dawn.

Don't be discouraged by setbacks—remember that even a blind pig can find an acorn, so your luck could change.

The antique shop had more than one can shake a stick at clocks, each with its own story.

She grabbed her coat and was out the door faster than a minnow can swim a dipper.

After he steadied on the stretcher, the doctor leaned close and asked, "do you think you can walk" before helping him to his feet.

When the detective finally closed in, she remembered the old saying that one can run but one can't hide.

You cut off more than one can chew by volunteering to organize the festival, teach the class, and manage the fundraising all in the same month.

He often says that one can dish it out, but one can't take it, and then complains loudly when anyone criticizes him back.

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.