Synonym of trust someone as far as one could throw them

A genius depends more on hard work than imagination.

Alternative form of one for the money, two for the show, three to make ready, and four to go

Alternative form of better the devil you know than the devil you don't know

A countdown prior to exerting some effort, such as launching a burden or running a race.

Women have great influence on their male partners/husbands and can have anything done for them.