When one pulled one's socks up, the quality of work improved noticeably.

One pulls one's socks up when facing a challenge to show determination.

The comedian had the audience laughing one's cotton socks off.

After observing a bilateral rash on the palms and soles, the pediatrician diagnosed papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome.

After a severe breakdown, he told his friends he was taking a grippy sock vacation to get the help he needed.

One might wring out one's sock behind a tree after drinking too much when there's nowhere else to go.

She packed three socksful of coins into the donation box.