At the negotiations, she muttered that every man has his price, and the bidders quickly proved her right.

Elders often repeat the proverb 'them what has, gets more' to explain how wealth and power concentrate.

We were all excited at first, but when the investors pulled out, the arse has gone out of 'er and the team lost momentum.

I'm afraid that train has already left the station, so we'll have to take the next one.

A good leader has one's wits about one even in the most chaotic situations.

When meeting new colleagues, he has one's mind about one so quickly that it affects how he treats them.

One has one's cake and eats it too when one refuses to compromise.

I kept telling my discouraged friend that every dog has its day, hoping she'd renew her confidence and keep trying.

After losing his job, Mark kept telling himself that every cloud has a silver lining and began networking for better opportunities.

I missed an important meeting because my car has broken down on the way.