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Sense 2a is usually a sign of a formal style. A formal style excludes the participation of the reader or hearer; thus one is used where a less formal style might address the reader directly.
This generic one has never been common in informal use in either British or American English, and people who start sentences with one often shift to another pronoun more natural to casual discourse.
Use of one to replace a first-person pronoun—sense 2b—has occasionally been criticized. It is more common in British English than in American.
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Examples of one in a Sentence
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Word History
Adjective, Noun, and Pronoun
Middle English on, an, from Old English ān; akin to Old High German ein one, Latin unus (Old Latin oinos), Sanskrit eka
Noun suffix
International Scientific Vocabulary, alteration of -ene
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Pronoun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing one
- according to one's lights
- a fight for one's life
- advise one against
- act one's age
- ahead of one's/its time
- against one's will
- against one's better judgment
- against one's advice
- after one's own heart
- a figment of one's imagination
- a/one step ahead of
- ants in one's pants
- (a) method in/to one's madness
- a lump in one's throat
- all one can do
- all (that) one can do
- all in one's head
- a legend in one's own time
- air one's dirty laundry
- ahead of one's time
- apple of one's eye
- are/keep/stay one jump ahead
- a roof over one's head
- as best one can
- as/so far as one/someone knows
- as/so far as one can see/tell/judge
- at one's age
- as/when the spirit moves one
- at/in the back of one's mind
- at one's peril
- at one's own risk
- at one's own peril
- at one's beck and call
- at the top of one's game
- at the top of one's lungs
- at the end of one's patience
- at the top of one's form
- at the bottom of one's/the class
- at the top of one's/the class
- at one time or another
- at one time
- at the top of one's voice
- backed one into a corner
- back of one's hand
- back of one's mind
- be given one's card
- beg one's pardon
- be/become one's own man
- bee in one's bonnet
- before one can blink
- before one knows it
- bawl one's eyes out
- be a great one for
- bare one's soul
- bats in the belfry
- avert one's eyes
- a weight off one's mind/shoulders
- beneath one's dignity
- bend under one's own weight
- behind one's back
- bend one's ear
- before one's time
- believe one's eyes/ears
- be one's own boss
- be on one's merry way
- beyond one's comprehension
- be one's usual self
- big one
- beyond one's depth
- blood on one's hands
- blot one's copybook
- bite one's tongue
- bite the hand that feeds one
- bite off more than one can chew
- blow one's stack
- bluff one's way
- break (one's) stride
- break one's/someone's fall
- break one's neck
- break one's fall
- break one's promise
- born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
- breathe down one's neck
- bring tears to one's eyes
- bring a tear to one's eye
- bring a smile to one's lips
- breathe one's last
- buy one's way
- by one's own hand
- by the seat of one's pants
- bust a/one's gut
- by one's own account
- carry all/everything before (one)
- carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders
- call one's bluff
- call it/them like one sees it/them
- (can) trace one's history (back) to
- cancel each other/one another out
- by the sweat of one's brow
- cast one's lot with
- cast/run one's eye over
- cast one's ballot
- cast/spread one's net wide
- chance one's arm
- change one's opinion/views
- change one's story
- change one's ways
- circle the/one's wagons
- clear one's name
- change one's tune
- chip on one's shoulder
- come one, come all
- come back to bite one
- close one's eyes to
- close one's doors
- close/dear/near to one's heart
- close one
- clear one's throat
- click one's tongue
- cook one's goose
- come/pop into one's head
- count one's chickens before they're hatched
- count one's blessings
- count one's chickens (before they hatch)
- cudgel one's brains
- cross that bridge when one comes to it
- cramp one's style
- cut one's teeth
- cut one's own throat
- cut one's losses
- curl one's lip
- cut of one's jib
- declare (one's) independence
- cut off one's nose to spite one's face
- day one
- die in one's bed
- do as one wishes
- do as one pleases
- do as one is told
- dig in one's heels
- die in one's sleep
- die before one's time
- dig one's own grave
- doff one's cap to
- doff one's hat to
- do one's best
- do one's bit
- do one's damnedest
- do (one's) grocery shopping
- do one's heart good
- do one's own thing
- do one's job
- do one's part
- do one's stuff
- do one's time
- do one's thing
- down on one's luck
- down one's alley
- down one's street
- do the/one's laundry
- do one's utmost
- drive one batty
- draw up one's knees/legs
- draw in one's horns
- drag one's heels
- drag one's feet
- drum one's fingers
- drown one's sorrows/fears
- drop one's gaze
- drop one's eyes/head
- drop/fall/sank to one's knees
- drive one's point home
- earn one's stripes
- earn one's keep
- earn a/one's crust
- egg on one's face
- eat out of one's hand
- enter one's head
- fear for one's life
- eyes pop out of one's head
- fall on one's face
- fall on one's feet
- eyes are bigger than one's stomach
- exert one self
- every last one
- empty one's pockets
- feel one's oats
- feel one's best
- feel one's ears burning
- feed one's face
- feel one's way
- feather one's nest
- feel one's age
- feast one's eyes on
- fear for one's/someone's life
- fill one's shoes
- fight one's way
- fight for one's life
- fix one's eyes/gaze/stare on/upon
- flip one's lid
- fix one's eyes on
- find it in one's heart
- flat on one's back
- fix one's hopes/sights on/upon
- for as long as one can remember
- flip one's wig
- follow one's heart
- follow one's nose
- for all one is worth
- force one's way
- force one's hand
- for one reason or another
- for one's age
- for one's part
- fresh in one's mind
- from one extreme to the other
- from one moment to the next
- from one day to the next
- get down on one's (hands and) knees
- from one minute to the next
- get/find one's bearings
- from the bottom of one's heart
- get it through one's thick head
- get into one's stride
- get/have one's wires crossed
- get/move on with one's life
- get/lay one's hands on
- get it into/through one's thick skull
- get it out of one's system
- get off one's butt
- get off one's ass
- get one anywhere
- get one's act together
- get one's back up
- get one's ducks in a row
- get one's claws on
- get one's card
- get one's goat
- get one's feet wet
- get one's foot in the door
- get one's head round
- get one's hopes up
- get one's kicks (from)
- get one's man
- get one's jollies
- get one's leg over
- get one's life back together
- get one's life together
- get one's knickers in a twist
- get one's/the facts straight
- get one's teeth into
- get one's point across
- get one's priorities straight
- get one's wings
- get one's own back
- get one's thrills
- get one's tongue around
- get/put one's skates on
- get/put/stick your/one's oar in
- get/take the bit between one's teeth
- get/take one's kit off
- get (something) off one's chest
- get one's wish
- ghost/shadow of one's former self
- get the monkey off one's back
- get what's coming to one
- give as good as one gets
- give/lend one's name to
- give one the appearance of
- give of one's time
- go about one's work
- go back on one's promise
- go back on one's word
- go back to square one
- give/sacrifice one's life
- give (someone) the shirt off one's back
- give (someone) one's word
- gnash one's teeth
- go on one's merry way
- go out of one's mind
- go one better
- go number one
- go one's own way
- go about one's business
- go to (one's) glory
- go out of one's mind with worry
- go through one's paces
- go out of one's way
- go to one's grave
- go to one's head
- greater one-horned rhinoceros
- grab/catch one's attention
- grace with one's presence
- hang one on
- hang one's hat
- hang one's hat on
- grit one's teeth
- grist to one's/the mill
- grist for one's/the mill
- harden one's heart
- have a frog in one's throat
- hang one's head
- hang one's head in shame
- hang out one's shingle
- have a bee in one's bonnet
- have a chip on one's shoulder
- have a good one
- have eyes in the back of one's head
- have/get one's nose/snout in the trough
- have/get one's head (screwed) on right/straight
- have/get one's (own) way
- have in one's possession
- have it coming (to one)
- have it one's (own) way
- have it in one
- have/keep one's feet on the ground
- have/keep/put one's finger on the pulse of
- have/keep one's guard up
- have/keep (something) up one's sleeve
- have no one to blame but oneself
- have more than one string to one's bow
- have one's cake and eat it too
- have one's day in court
- have one's hands full
- have one's head examined
- have one's heart set on (something)
- have one's ducks in a row
- have one's nose in the air
- have one's legs/feet/knees cut out from under (one)
- have one's hopes/sights fixed on
- have one's origin
- have one's work cut out for one
- have (someone) in the palm of one's hand
- have/put one's hands in the till
- have (something) going for one
- heart in one's mouth
- have the time of one's life
- (have) stars in one's eyes
- hit one's stride
- hitch one's wagon to
- hide one's light under a bushel
- high on one's list
- hold/keep/play (something) close to one's chest
- hold one's tongue
- hold one's peace
- hold one's nose
- hold one's liquor
- hold one's horses
- hold one's head (up) high
- hold back one's tears
- hold one's breath
- ice water in one's veins
- if one had one's druthers
- hole in one
- how should/would one know
- hold up one's head
- if you've seen one, you've seen them all
- if one knows what's good for one
- in more ways than one
- in fear of one's life
- in a world of one's own
- in fear for one's/someone's life
- in fear for one's life
- in/at one go
- in/at one fell swoop
- in a/one sense
- in a league of one's own
- impose one's will
- in one piece
- in one ear and out the other
- in one's book
- in one's element
- in one's face
- in one's day
- in one's hair
- in one's glory
- in one's head
- in one's heart
- in one's infancy
- in one's mind's eye
- in one's old age
- in one's own (good) time
- in one's own time
- in one's (own) sweet time
- in one's own world
- in one's right mind
- in one's rearview mirror
- in one's underwear
- in one's time
- in one's sleep
- in the flower of one's youth
- in the hollow of one's hand
- in the comfort of one's own home
- in one's view
- in one's younger days
- inveigle one's way
- into one's own pockets
- it's six of one and half a dozen of the other
- jump out of one's skin
- it's six of one, half (a) dozen of the other
- (just) one of those days
- just/only doing one's job
- keep/get one's hands off (of)
- keep one's eye on the ball
- keep one's distance
- keep one's eyes glued to
- keep/fulfill one's promise
- keep one's nose out of
- keep one's head
- keep one's nose to the grindstone
- keep one's head down
- keep one's head above water
- keep one's eyes open
- keep one's eyes skinned
- keep one's hand in
- keep one's temper
- keep one's powder dry
- keep one's side of the bargain
- keep one's mind on
- keep one's mouth shut
- keep one's silence
- keep (something) under one's hat
- keeps/holds one's attention
- keep one's word
- keep one's voice down
- keep one's trap shut
- kept one's side of the bargain/deal
- kick off one's shoes
- keep up one's end
- knit one's brow/brows
- kiss one's ass
- know one's limits
- know one's own heart/mind
- know/feel in one's bones
- know one's stuff
- know what hit one
- know something like the back of one's hand
- know something when one sees it/one
- know what one is talking about
- know which side one's bread is buttered on
- laugh until one cries
- laugh up one's sleeve
- laugh on the other side of one's face
- lay down one's arms
- lay down one's life
- lay/put (all/all of) one's cards on the table
- lead one down the garden path
- lead one's own life
- learn (something) at one's mother's knee
- leave/keep one's options open
- lesser one-horned rhino
- lend one's name
- lead one up the garden path
- lead the/one's eye to
- lesser one-horned rhinoceros
- let one have it
- let down one's guard
- let one's guard down
- let's get one thing perfectly clear
- let one's hair down
- let the grass grow under one's feet
- lick one's lips
- lie through one's teeth
- lift one's gaze
- light on one's feet
- little one
- line one's pockets
- live by one's wits
- live beyond one's means
- live up to one's reputation
- live within/beyond one's means
- live within one's means
- look before one leaps
- lock one's knee
- look down one's nose at
- look down one's nose
- look one's best
- look out for number one
- look to one's laurels
- look over one's shoulder
- loosen one's collar
- loosen one's grip/hold
- lose one's appetite
- lose one's balance
- lose one's bearings
- lose one's cool/composure
- lose one's head
- lose one's grip
- lose one's life
- lose one's job
- lose one's heart
- lose one's lunch
- lose one's looks
- lose one's marbles
- lose one's mind
- lose one's mind/sanity
- lose one's place
- lose one's nerve
- lose one's reason
- lose one's shirt
- lose one's touch
- lose one's virginity
- lose one's temper
- lose one's sight
- lose one's voice
- lose one's way
- lower one's voice
- lower one's eyes
- loved one
- make good one's escape
- make a/one's selection
- maintain one's cool/composure
- make it one's business
- make one's acquaintance
- make one's escape
- make one's entrance
- make one's hair stand on end
- make one's bed and lie in it
- make one's home
- make one's hair curl
- make one's mark
- make one's peace with (someone)
- make one's name
- make one's presence felt/heard/known
- make one's toes curl
- make (something) one's own
- make one's way
- make something of one's life
- meet one's doom
- make up one's mind
- meet one's fate
- meet one's maker
- meet one's match
- meet one's Waterloo
- meet with one's approval
- melt one's heart
- mend one's ways
- mend one's fences
- mind one's manners
- miss one's calling
- mind one's tongue/language
- mind one's p's and q's
- miss one's vocation
- mortgage the/one's future
- move one's ass
- name one's price
- muscle one's way
- never for one moment
- not for a/one minute
- not a/one bit
- not for a/one moment
- no one
- not mince (one's) words
- not have it in one
- not in one's right mind
- number one
- not that one knows of
- not one person
- not know one's own strength
- not one red cent
- off one's game
- number one pick
- off one's head
- off one's own bat
- off one's hands
- off one's trolley
- of one kind/sort/type or another
- off the top of one's head
- off one's rocker
- of one's acquaintance
- of one's choice
- one after another
- old before one's time
- one another
- of one's word
- one and the same
- one at a time
- one-bagger
- one (can) bet one's ass
- one by one
- one day
- one can't argue with
- one for the book
- one-dimensional
- one for the road
- one good turn deserves another
- one-horse
- one-horse towns
- one in a million
- one-liner
- one-man band
- one-man
- one-note
- one-nighter
- one more time
- one-night stand
- one-off
- one of our/your/their number
- one of a kind
- one of the crowd
- one of the only
- one of those things
- one of these days
- one of us
- one-on-one
- one or the other
- one-piece
- one other
- one or two
- one right after the other
- one's brain turns into/to mush
- one's betters
- (one's) age is catching up to one
- one's elders and betters
- one's ducks in a row
- one's face falls
- one's face lights up
- one's head off
- one's heart bleeds for
- one's heart is (just) not in something
- one's heart leaps
- one's heart melts
- one's heart out
- one-shot
- one's heart sinks
- one-shot deal
- one sick puppy
- one's house in order
- one-sided
- one's inner self
- one's keep
- one-size-fits-all
- one's kind of
- one's level best
- one's nose is to the grindstone
- one's old self
- one's temper flares
- one-step
- one's very own
- one's true/real self
- one-stop
- one-tailed
- one thing after another
- one thing and another
- one thing is (for) sure
- one-timer
- one too many
- one-way ticket
- one way or another
- one-way mirror
- on/off one's back
- on one hand
- on one condition
- on one pretext or another
- on one's best behavior
- on one's bingo card
- on one's game
- on one's guard
- on one's honor
- on one's last legs
- on one's own time
- on one's own authority
- on one's own account
- on one's part
- on the tip of one's tongue
- on the edge of one's seat
- on the one hand
- open one's doors
- on the part of one
- open one's heart
- open one's eyes
- out of one's element
- out of one's depth
- open one's mouth
- out of one's gourd
- outlive one's usefulness
- open one's mind
- out of one's hair
- out of one's head
- out of one's own pocket
- out of one's mind
- out of the kindness of one's heart
- out of the goodness of one's heart
- out of the corner of one's eye
- out of one's wits
- out on one's ear
- outstay one's welcome
- over one's dead body
- over one's head
- overplay one's cards
- owe (someone) one
- overplay one's hand
- past one's prime
- pay one's last respects
- pay with one's life
- perk (up) one's ears
- pick one's way
- pin all one's hopes on
- piece one's life back together
- play/hold/keep one's cards close to the/one's chest/vest
- pin one's hopes on
- place/put one's trust in
- plight one's troth
- play with one's food
- play one's cards
- play one's cards right
- plunge to one's death
- plough one's own furrow
- ply one's trade
- plus-one
- pour out one's heart/soul
- pour one's heart/soul out
- point one's toes
- ply one's wares
- press one's case
- practice what one preaches
- prove one's manhood
- prove one's mettle
- project one's voice
- pull in one's horns
- protect one's ass
- pull a fast one
- pull one's leg
- public enemy number one
- pull one's hair out
- pull the wool over one's eyes
- push (something) to the back of one's mind
- push (something) out of one's mind
- put all one's eggs in one basket
- pull one's weight
- push one's buttons
- pull one's own weight
- put/keep one out of action
- put/leave one's stamp
- put in one's two cents
- put one foot in front of the other
- put one's back into
- put one's ducks in a row
- put one's best foot forward
- put one's feet up
- put one's finger on
- put one's heart into
- put one's foot down
- put one's foot in it
- put one's foot in one's mouth
- put (one's) money on
- put one's imprint on
- put one's life back together
- put one's money where one's mouth is
- put one up to
- put one's thinking cap on
- put one's shirt on
- put/set one's mind to (something)
- put on one's thinking cap
- put/stick/raise one's head above the parapet
- put (something) out of one's mind
- quench one's/someone's thirst
- put/throw one's weight/influence behind
- put that/it out of one's mind
- reach one's limit
- rack one's brain
- raise one's voice
- reach/realize one's full potential
- rest/sit on one's laurels
- reap what one sows
- recharge one's batteries
- retrace one's steps
- reverse one's field
- risk one's neck
- risk one's life
- rolled into one
- roll one's r's
- roll up one's sleeves
- run/live one's own life
- run one's course
- run one's eye down
- run one's own life
- sacrifice one's life
- say one's piece
- save one's/someone's ass
- scratch one's back
- screw one's face/eyes up
- scratch one's head
- seed/seeds of one's own destruction
- screw up the/one's courage
- screw up one's face/eyes
- see one's way (clear) to
- seek one's fortune
- sell one's body
- sell one's soul (to the devil)
- serve one right
- set one's hand to
- set one straight
- settle one's account
- set one's teeth on edge
- settle one's hash
- shake one's head
- share one's feelings
- shoot one's bolt
- shoot one's mouth off
- shoot one's cuffs
- shift one's ground
- show one's cards
- show one's face
- show one's mettle
- show one's hand
- shut one's mouth
- shut one's face
- show one's stuff
- show one's true colors
- show one the door
- sick to one's stomach
- since (the) year one
- sign one's own death warrant
- sink one's teeth into
- sit on one's hands
- slake one's/someone's thirst
- sling one's hook
- slit one's wrists
- slip through one's fingers
- smack one's lips
- soil one's hands
- spill one's guts
- sow one's (wild) oats
- spin one's wheels
- spin/turn on one's heel
- spread one's wings
- square one's shoulders
- square one
- squeeze one's eyes shut
- stake one's life on (something)
- stand one's ground
- stand on one's head/hands
- stand on one's own feet
- steady one's/someone's nerves
- stand on one's own two feet
- stare one in the face
- stew in one's own juice/juices
- stick in one's craw
- stick/poke one's nose in/into
- stick one's neck out
- stick to one's guns
- stop/freeze in one's tracks
- strain one's neck
- strike fear into one's heart
- strip the/one's bed
- strut one's stuff
- stuck in one's head
- stuff one's face
- suspend (one's) disbelief
- swear on one's mother's grave
- take a load off (one's feet)
- take/get/keep one's mind off
- take/get one's name from
- take it/things one day at a time
- take matters into one's own hands
- take leave of one's senses
- take one day at a time
- take one look at
- take one's breath away
- take one's business elsewhere
- take one's ease
- take one's medicine
- take one's (own) sweet time
- take one's pick
- take one's place
- take one's time
- take (someone) in/into one's arms
- take (something) in one's stride
- take (someone) under one's wing
- take to one's bed
- take (something) into one's (own) hands
- take to one's heels
- take the law into one's own hands
- talk one's way out of (something)
- talk one's way
- tear one's hair
- talk through one's hat
- tear one's hair out
- thank one's lucky stars
- the ball is in one's court
- the big one
- the end of one's rope
- the courage of one's convictions
- the end of one's tether
- the error of one's ways
- the odd man/one out
- (the) more fool one
- the one about
- the one and only
- the pit of one's/the stomach
- there's one born every minute
- the small of the/one's back
- throw in one's lot with
- throw one's hands up (in the air)
- throw one's weight about
- throw one's weight around
- throw up one's hands
- throw/toss one's hat in/into the ring
- thumb one's nose at
- tied to one's mother's apron strings
- tighten one's belt
- time is on one's side
- tie one on
- time on one's hands
- tip one's cap/hat
- tip one's hand
- tip one's mitt
- to call one's own
- too big for one's boots
- too big for one's britches
- to one's annoyance
- to one's amusement
- to one's benefit
- to one's cost
- to one's detriment
- to one's face
- to one's fingertips
- to (one's) full height
- to one's heart's content
- to one side
- to one's name
- to one's knowledge
- toot one's own horn
- to stand one in good stead
- to the best of one's belief
- to the best of one's knowledge
- tread on one's toes
- true to one's word
- try as one might
- try one's best/hardest
- try one's hand
- tug/touch one's forelock
- turn one's back
- tug/pull at one's heartstrings
- turn one's back on
- turn one's hand
- turn one's head
- turn one's hand to
- turn one's stomach
- turn (something) over in one's mind
- twenty-one
- under one roof
- two heads are better than one
- twist one's arm
- under one's belt
- under one's feet
- under one's own power
- until one's dying day
- up one's alley
- up to one's eyes
- up to one's (old) tricks
- up to one's neck in
- use one's head
- use one's noggin
- use one's heads
- vote one's conscience
- wait one's turn
- walk off the/one's job
- walked right into that one
- walk before one runs
- walk before one can run
- waste one's breath
- watch one's back
- watch one's language/mouth/tongue
- watch one's language
- watch one's mouth
- watch one's p's and q's
- watch one's tongue
- watch one's step
- watch one's weight
- watch what one eats
- wear a silly grin/smile on one's face
- wear one's heart on one's sleeve
- wear out one's welcome
- what does one know
- whatever one damn/damned well pleases
- (what) with one thing and another
- what one will
- where one is at
- while (one's) at it
- whet one's appetite
- wipe one's feet
- win/steal/capture one's heart
- wipe the smile off one's face
- with all one's might
- with egg on one's face
- within one's rights
- with every fiber of one's being
- with (one's) arms wide open
- with one's bare hands
- with one's/both eyes open
- with one's eyes shut/closed
- with one's hands in the till
- with one's head in the clouds
- with one's nose in the air
- with one's tail between one's legs
- with one's pants down
- with (one's) tongue in (one's) cheek
- with one's trousers down
- with tears in one's eyes
- work one's fingers to the bone
- work one's magic
- work one's way
- worth one's salt
- worth one's weight in gold
- would/will bet/stake one's life on
- would kill one
- wrap (someone) around one's (little) finger
- wring one's hands
- write one's own ticket
- you/one would think (that)
- zip one's lip
- a smile on one's lips
- a jury of one's peers
- (all) by one's lonesome
- an ace up one's sleeve
- against one's wishes
- at one with
- (all) in one whack
- as one
- blow one's own horn
- almost jump out of one's skin
- be run/rushed off one's feet
- bulldoze one's way
- at one's wit's end
- beat one's brains out
- a feather in one's cap
- all in one
- at one
- at one's fingertips
- dry one's tears
- beat one to it
- at one's leisure
- be left to one's own devices
- end one's life
- escape one's attention
- come to one's senses
- bang for one's dollar
- by the skin of one's teeth
- button one's lip/lips
- beyond one's wildest dreams/fantasies
- get one's rocks off
- bats in one's belfry
- dead on one's feet
- fine one to talk
- at one's door
- catch one's drift
- a twinkle in one's eye
- blow one's cool
- catch one's breath
- give (someone) a piece of one's mind
- have a mind of one's own
- burn one's ears
- for the life of one
- blow one's mind
- grope one's way
- give one the gate
- beyond one's control
- for one's own good
- blow one's own trumpet
- blow one's top
- by one's own admission
- as one man
- clean one's clock
- gird one's loins
- have one's way with
- dollar signs in one's eyes
- at one's elbow
- good with one's hands
- break one's heart
- hold one's fire
- one-horned rhino
- clean one's plate
- have one's tonsils out
- cool one's heels
- for one's sins
- hold one's own
- have one pair of hands
- lick one's chops
- for one's benefit
- leap to one's feet
- in one breath
- one up
- on one's own merits
- one's waking hours/moments
- claw one's way
- give one's all
- one and all
- at one's feet
- in one's favor
- know one's way around
- flea in one's ear
- in one's good books
- eat one's heart out
- keep one's cool/composure
- one's eyes fall on
- none of one's beeswax
- burn one's bridges
- have one's eye on
- hoist by one's own petard
- one for the books
- broaden one's horizons/mind
- if it kills one
- fall on one's sword
- kill two birds with one stone
- escape with one's life
- break one's wrists
- hangs/lies heavy on one's hands
- for all one knows
- one-upsmanship
- find one's voice
- blow one's cover
- on one's uppers
- keep one's eyes peeled
- clean up one's act
- have one's moments
- have/keep an/one's eye out for
- change one's mind
- of one's own making
- have one's nose in
- for one's money
- find one's mark/target
- pucker one's lips
- in all one's glory
- one-upmanship
- cross one's fingers
- greater one-horned rhino
- overstay one's welcome
- one-way
- one-armed bandit
- in one's own right
- hoist with one's own petard
- in one's pocket
- one-horned rhinoceros
- steal one's thunder
- win/earn one's spurs
- in one's cups
- on top of one's game
- turn one's nose up
- to one's aid
- knock one's socks off
- off one's feet
- burn one's boats
- shaking in one's boots/shoes
- take one's lumps
- under one's sway
- in one's shirtsleeves
- take one's chances
- bang for one's buck
- driving one bananas
- rub one's nose in
- eat one out of house and home
- find one's feet
- cover one's tracks
- on one's ass
- have (all) one's bases covered
- come into one's own
- have one's cake and eat it
- out of one's mind with worry
- set one's heart on
- piece of one's mind
- sweep one off one's feet
- trim one's sails
- screen one's (telephone/phone) calls
- press one's luck
- more than one pair of hands
- heavy on one's hands
- wing one's way
- in words of one syllable
- keep one's lip/lips buttoned
- on one's mettle
- up to one's eyeballs
- stop (dead) in one's tracks
- land on one's feet
- split one's sides
- eat one's words
- under one's hat
- one-tail
- one's own man
- under one's thumb
- one hit wonder
- set one's sights on
- hate one's guts
- on one's own responsibility
- on one's own terms
- on one's deathbed
- turn one's mind to
- out of one's hands
- lump in one's throat
- wipe one's boots on
- have got one's claws into
- lick one's wounds
- to one's advantage
- on one's haunches
- one-trick pony
- find one's way
- stretch one's legs
- set in one's ways
- of one's own accord
- melt in one's mouth
- hedge one's bets
- on one's own initiative
- watching/counting one's calories
- on one's breath
- for one's own benefit
- kick up one's heels
- have one foot in the grave
- of one's very own
- on (one's) tiptoes
- on one's conscience
- stub one's toe
- one tired puppy
- get/have one's bell rung
- take one's hat off to
- under one's nose
- take one's seat
- up to one's ears
- of one's own volition
- wrap one's mind around
- pay one's way
- pack one's bags
- speak one's mind
- flex one's muscles
- in one's way
- to one's feet
- peddle one's wares
- run for one's life
- for one
- to one's amazement
- on one's hands
- in one's prime
- pay one's own way
- take one's own life
- one's self
- one-woman
- on one's way
- on one's ear
- one-to-one
- under one's wing
- in one's tracks
- turn up one's nose
- take (one's) revenge
- on one's plate
- take one's leave
- up one's street
- out of one's tree
- set one's house in order
- with all one's strength
- on one's own hook
- strain one's eyes
- by one's own bootstraps
- out of one's league
- one-handed
- take one's eyes off
- take one's marks
- thumb one's nose
- take one's licks
- on one's arm
- vent one's spleen
- trick of the/one's trade
- twiddle one's thumbs
- in one's stocking feet
- with one accord
- run for one's money
- cover one's/someone's ass
- powder one's nose
- push one's luck
- with one voice
- pay one's dues
- weigh one's words
- of one mind
- one-track
- on one's own
- out of one's skull
- keep one's chin up
- would have one believe
- pay one's respects
- in one
- with all one's heart
- kick one's shoes off
- young/old for one's years
- take a/one's cue from
- to one's knees
- on one's hands and knees
- under one's breath
- one-two punch
- stuck in one's ways
- set one's own house in order
- the top of one's list
- one-arm bandit
- for aught one knows
- strain one's ears
- keep one's nose clean
- one-two
- on one's doorstep
- run one's mouth
- tools of the/one's trade
- toss one's cookies
- try one's luck
- wash one's hands of
- ten to one
- wet one's whistle
- with one's eye
- on one's sleeve
- up one's sleeve
- on one's feet
- in one's blood
- keep one's fingers crossed
- on one's toes
- try one's damnedest
- under one's skin
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“One.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
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