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one of those things
an unpredictable situation
one of us
to belong to a group or category
one should be so lucky
Expressing disbelief at good fortune.
one should live so long
A wish for longevity and good health.
one side
A specific or particular aspect.
one step ahead
having an advantage over others
one strike and you're out
one mistake leads to immediate failure.
one thing leads to another
Events connect in a chain of cause and effect.
one thing led to another
a series of events caused by earlier actions.
one thing or another
various reasons or situations
one too many
Having an excessive amount of something.
one up
gain an advantage over someone
one will know the reason why
Understanding will come with time or experience.
one word leads to another
conversation continues from one topic to another
one-hit wonder
a person or thing with only one success.
one-horse race
A situation with only one clear winner.
one-horse town
a small, unremarkable place
one-man band
a person who performs many roles.
one-night stand
a brief sexual encounter
one-track mind
Only thinking about one thing.
one-trick pony
a person or thing with only one skill
one-way ticket to palookaville
a situation leading to failure or trouble
one's ass is grass
In serious trouble or facing consequences.
one's back is up
to become angry or defensive