To stop talking. Often used as an imperative.

To stop talking. Often used as an imperative.

One action had just concluded when something else happened or began.

One action had just concluded when something else happened or began.

According to the literal definition or widely known understanding of something.

According to the literal definition or widely known understanding of something.

Instead of; in contrast to.

Instead of; in contrast to.

A very vocal display of anger, irritation, contempt, or complaint.

A very vocal display of anger, irritation, contempt, or complaint.

Also, on one's merits or according to one's merits . With regard only to th ...

Also, on one's merits or according to one's merits . With regard only to the intrinsic quality of something or someone. For example, , or . [Late 1800s]

To make a mocking, sarcastic, insulting remark or criticism at someone's or ...

To make a mocking, sarcastic, insulting remark or criticism at someone's or something's expense.

Charge, accuse, as in . [Mid-1600s]

Charge, accuse, as in . [Mid-1600s]

If something such as a conversation, a piece of writing or a course covers a ...

If something such as a conversation, a piece of writing or a course covers a lot of ground, it deals with a lot of subjects or a large area of a subject.

To move, progress, or develop at a slow but constant and deliberate pace.

To move, progress, or develop at a slow but constant and deliberate pace.

On a phonograph record.

On a phonograph record.

Don't worry (about something).

Don't worry (about something).

If a situation is a zero-sum game, the advantage that one person gains from ...

If a situation is a zero-sum game, the advantage that one person gains from it must have an equal disadvantage for someone else. Note: Other nouns are sometimes used instead of game. Note: A zero-sum game is one in which the winnings and losses of all the players add up to zero.

At the center of attention. The phrase refers to a type of lamp that was pre ...

At the center of attention. The phrase refers to a type of lamp that was previously used in theatrical stage lighting.

to take or accumulate a lot of something.

to take or accumulate a lot of something.

An investment operation in which money from new participants, rather than pr ...

An investment operation in which money from new participants, rather than profit, is used to pay existing participants. When there is not enough incoming money to make payments, the scheme fails. Named for Charles Ponzi, who tried to carry out such schemes.

(from someone ) [for someone] to begin to be less of a friend and more like ...

(from someone ) [for someone] to begin to be less of a friend and more like a stranger. (See also drift away (from someone or something).)

derogatory slur A poor, uneducated, and unsophisticated person who lives in ...

derogatory slur A poor, uneducated, and unsophisticated person who lives in or was raised in a trailer park.