At the town hall meeting, the mayor reminded voters that all politics is local and promised to prioritize potholes, school funding, and neighborhood safety.

When deciding whether to speak up during the meeting, I reminded myself that speech is silver, but silence is golden, so I listened instead.

Before we leave, can you remind me what foot the shoe is on so I pack them correctly?

She remembered the proverb 'speech is silver, silence is gold' and therefore stayed quiet during the argument.

When the discussion grew heated, she reminded everyone that speech is silver, silence is golden, and chose to listen.

I know we can argue, but life is too short to hold grudges over small mistakes.

When the last fish plant shut down and the government grants dried up, the old-timers all said the arse is gone right out of 'er.

We have to submit the report by Friday, so the clock is ticking for our team.

With only ten minutes left in the exam, the clock is running and everyone is scrambling to finish.

I wasn't avoiding you on purpose, is all.