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one at a timeIndividually, as opposed to collectively; slowly or methodically, figuratively.Rate it:
one brick short of a full loadNot mentally sound; insane.Rate it:
one brick short of a full loadStupid.Rate it:
one by oneIndividually in succession; one at a time.Rate it:
one can't fight city halltaking on any government entity in a contest is difficult and easier said than done.Rate it:
one can't hold two watermelons in one handdo not attempt to take on more than you can handleRate it:
one candle short of a boxnot bright; stupidRate it:
one card shy of a full deckMentally deranged; demented; insane.Rate it:
one could be someone's parentSaid to emphasize age disparity of a couple, usually to express disapproval and imply the possibility of choosing a partner with closer age.Rate it:
one could do it in one's sleepSaid of something that can be done very easily.Rate it:
one country, two systemsSlogan for the reunification of China as one country, but with areas like Hong Kong and Taiwan with separate economic and political systems.Rate it:
one eye lookin at a squirrel and the other eye lookin at a possum.Describing a person with eyes looking in different directions at once. Someone who’s walleyed or has wonky eyes.Rate it:
one fell swoopOne stroke; one action or event with many results.Rate it:
one fleshTwo people united by marriage.Rate it:
one for all and all for oneEveryone in the a group should act for the benefit of the group, and the group should act for the benefit of everyone in the groupRate it:
one good turn deserves anotherOne act of kindness should be paid back by another act of kindness.Rate it:
One Good Turn Deserves AnotherFavor should be returned with kindness, you should grab the chance to repay the favorRate it:
one in the eye forAn event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.Rate it:
one man's gain is another man's loss.Often a benefit to one person comes at a cost to another.Rate it:
one man's meat is another man's poisonPeople have differing tastes; what pleases one person may displease another.Rate it:
one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasureWhat is worth nothing to one person may be exactly what another wantsRate it:
one may as well hang for a sheep as a lambIf one is going to commit a sin, it may as well be a major one as a minor one.Rate it:
one moment, pleaseUsed to ask a person to wait a moment.Rate it:
one more time for the sweet souvenirfor old times' sakeRate it:
one must fight the beast of brutality, to defend one’s stance on neutralityWhen war is thrust upon a nation by another belligerent nation, a neutral nation suffers a dilemma of the collective state conscience.Rate it:
one never knowsa realistic, reflective statement relative to LIFE and LivingRate it:
one of his majesty's bad bargainsA worthless soldier, a malingeror.Rate it:
one of these daysOne day, some day (especially in warning of a negative consequence).Rate it:
one of those daysA bad day.Rate it:
one of those thingsAn unfortunate, but unavoidable, event.Rate it:
one or twoa fewRate it:
one saving grace is...The one thing that makes it differentRate it:
one should be so luckyIt is highly doubtful: indicating that something is not likely to happen to the person specified.Rate it:
one sideYou should move to one side and allow me to go through the passageway you are blocking.Rate it:
one sidedPartisanRate it:
one small step for man, one giant leap for mankindA cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone..Rate it:
one small step for man, one giant leap for mankindWords spoken by Neil Armstrong when taking the first steps on the moon.Rate it:
one step aheadmaintaining a slight advantage; continuing to leadRate it:
one step at a timeSlowly and carefully, ensuring that each action has been completed successfully before taking the next.Rate it:
one step forward, two steps backA situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.Rate it:
one strike and you're outIf you fail you will be given no second chance.Rate it:
one swallow does not a spring makeAlternative form of one swallow does not a summer make.Rate it:
one swallow does not a summer makeOne sighting or instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend.Rate it:
one swallow does not make a springAlternative form of one swallow does not a summer make.Rate it:
one swallow does not make a summerA sign is not proof Rate it:
one swallow doesn't a spring makeAlternative form of one swallow does not a summer make.Rate it:
one swallow doesn't a summer makeAlternative form of one swallow does not a summer make.Rate it:
one swallow doesn't make a springAlternative form of one swallow does not a summer make.Rate it:
one swallow doesn't make a summerOne sighting or instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend.Rate it:
one thing led to anotherFrom one event, a series of insignificant steps resulted in another event.Rate it:

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