one

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adjective

ˈwən 

1

: being a single unit or thing

one day at a time

She is one year old.

2

a

: being one in particular

early one morning

The Grand Canyon is one place I'd like to visit.

b

: being preeminently what is indicated

one fine person

She is one tough teacher.

3

a

: being the same in kind or quality

both of one species

"Puma" and "cougar" are different names for one animal.

b(1)

: constituting a unified entity of two or more components

The combined elements form one substance.

(2)

: being in agreement or union

am one with you on this

4

a

: some sense 1

will see you again one day

b

: being a certain individual specified by name

one John Doe made a speech

5

: only sense 2a

the one person she wanted to marry

one

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noun

1

: the first whole number above zero see Table of Numbers

2

: the number denoting unity

3

a

: the first in a set or series

—often used with an attributive noun

day one

b

: an article of clothing of a size designated one

wears a one

4

: a single person or thing

has the one but needs the other

5

: a one-dollar bill

one

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pronoun

1

: a certain indefinitely indicated person or thing

saw one of his friends

2

a

: an individual of a vaguely indicated group : anyone at all

one never knows

b

—used as a third person substitute for a first person pronoun

I'd like to read more but one doesn't have the time.

3

: a single instance of a specified action

felt like belting him one

—John Casey

Using One as a Pronoun: Usage Guide

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.

for the consequences of such choices, one has only oneself to thank

—Walker Gibson

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.

when one is learning the river, he is not allowed to do or think about anything else

—Mark Twain

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.

I'm watching this pretty carefully and I hope that the issue will come up in the Lords and one may be able to speak about it

—Donald Coggan

-one

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noun suffix

: ketone or related or analogous compound or class of compounds

lactone

quinone

Phrases

at one

: at harmony : in a state of agreement

for one

: as one example

I for one disagree

Synonyms

Adjective

• alone
• lone
• one-off
• only
• singular
• sole
• solitary
• special
• sui generis
• unique

Noun

• bone [slang]
• buck
• clam
• dollar
• smacker [slang]

Examples of one in a Sentence

Adjective

There is one minute left in the game.

I have a few one-dollar bills in my purse.

She is one year old.

Noun

one, two, three, four, …

I don't have any ones. Can you break a five?

I'll be there at one.

Pronoun

“I'll have an iced tea, please.” “I'll have one, too.”

Their dog died, but they plan to get another one.

“You should wear the blue one.” “The one with the stripes?” “No, the other one.”

I'd like to see the ring next to that one.

Which one did you like better?

He is the one who called the police.

That's one possible answer—but not the only one.

I would like to read more, but one doesn't have the time.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan. —SI.com, 3 Aug. 2019

Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive. —Johannes Himmelreich, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2018

Noun

No need to wait to save big on a brand new MacBook Air—this one’s already 20% off. —Sarah Felbin, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024

For the Beauty Alchemist: Enchanted Night Eyeshadow and Blush Palette Is your loved one a fire sign or Chappell Roan fan? —Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

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

Video

Some Odd Words with ISMO: "The One-derful Won"

Comedian ISMO tries to figure out 'one' and 'two'

Kids Definition

one

1 of 3 adjective

ˈwən 

ˌwən

1

: being a single unit or thing see number

2

: being a certain unit or thing

early one morning

3

a

: being the same in kind or quality

members of one class

b

: not divided

4

: not definitely fixed or placed

will see you again one day

5

: only entry 1 sense 2a

the one person they wanted to see

one

2 of 3 noun

1

: the number indicating a single unit

2

: the first in a set or series

3

: a single person or thing

has the one, but needs the other

4

: a one-dollar bill

one

3 of 3 pronoun

1

: a single member or individual

saw one of your friends

2

: any person

one never knows