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one word leads to another
a conversation gradually escalates into an argument
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 back is up
someone is angry and ready to argue
one's belly thinks one's throat has been cut
Feeling extremely hungry or starving.
one's blood is up
a person is very angry and ready to fight
one's blood runs cold
someone feels intense fear or shock
one's cake is dough
one's plans or hopes have completely failed
one's damned if one does and one's damned if one doesn't
no good choice; both options have problems
one's days are numbered
Time left to live is limited.
one's door is open
one is happy to welcome guests
one's elevator doesn't go all the way to the top
someone lacks common sense or understanding.
one's elevator doesn't go all the way to the top floor
someone is not very smart
one's elevator doesn't go to the top
someone is lacking intelligence
one's elevator doesn't go to the top floor
someone is not very intelligent
one's father was born before one
Older people have more experience and wisdom.
one's got to do what one's got to do
People must make necessary choices despite difficulties.
one's heart bleeds
feeling deep sympathy or sadness for someone