When the officiant paused and asked if anyone objected, a nervous uncle in the back shouted, 'speak now or forever hold your peace,' and everyone turned to look.

At the community meeting, after spending the whole weekend helping neighbors, she joked, "my karma ran over your dogma," to underline that actions count more than beliefs.

After missing a key play last game, the veteran was reminded that you're only as good as your last shift and would have to prove himself again tonight.

Before sending the email, he remembered his mentor's advice that you don't dip your pen in the company inkwell, so he refrained from adding any personal remarks.

When discussing conflicts of interest, she cited the proverb you don't dip your pen in the company's ink to warn against using office supplies for personal gain.

Although their chemistry was obvious, they reminded each other that you don't dip your pen in company ink and kept things strictly professional.

When he began giving tips to the veteran mechanic, I told him, don't teach your grandmother how to milk ducks, since she's been fixing engines for forty years.

I know you're excited about the grant, but don't count your chickens before they're hatched — wait until the award is official.

Before committing our resources to a single venture, remember, don't put all your eggs in one basket.