When we stepped outside at dawn, the air was cold as a well-digger's arse.

At the reunion, the hail-fellows-well-met took over the bar, laughing and clinking glasses.

At the reunion, the hail fellows well met clustered around the buffet, laughing and clinking glasses.

At the reunion, the old hail-fellow-well-mets dominated the conversation with their loud jokes.

By playing one's cards well, she secured the promotion without anyone noticing.

In tough negotiations, someone who plays one's cards well often secures the best deals.

In negotiations, knowing how to play one's cards well can make all the difference.

In that era, one played one's cards well to survive the ruthless corporate culture.

When he presented the idea, it became obvious the proposal would go over as well as a lead balloon with the board.

My grandmother often warned me that the jug goes to the well until it breaks, meaning you can't rely on something forever.