Before approving any favors, Angela whispered, 'give them an inch and they'll take an ell,' and declined to make exceptions.

When faced with the daunting task of rebuilding the community center, the mayor reminded the volunteers, 'God helps them who help themselves,' and everyone pitched in.

Don't try to piss on someone's leg and tell them it's raining; they'll see right through you.

As the graduates tossed their caps, many parents whispered that to have one's whole life ahead of them is something to cherish.

We refused to make any minor concessions because, as the saying goes, 'give them an inch and they'll take a mile'.

After he lied about the money, I wouldn't trust someone as far as one could throw them.

When I'm coaching new volunteers, I always tell them: do unto others as you would have them do unto you, because empathy builds trust.

The museum's new exhibition provided a strong thematic link between ancient pottery and modern ceramics.

At the philately fair, Maria bought a rare thematic that completed her series of bird stamps.