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

She owns more than you can shake a stick at shoes, filling every shelf in her closet.

The lights came back on before you can say Jack Robinson.

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

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

Given his past lies, I wouldn't trust someone as far as one can spit to babysit my kids.

Before agreeing to lead three committees at once, be careful not to bite off more than one can chew.

During the lecture, the room was so quiet you can hear a pin drop.

Know how to walk before one can run, my coach would always say, so we spent the early weeks practicing the basics.

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.