To be very outspoken about something, especially that which one dislikes or ...

To be very outspoken about something, especially that which one dislikes or disagrees with.

A pleasant state of unawareness of things that may otherwise cause one stress.

A pleasant state of unawareness of things that may otherwise cause one stress.

Everything will be OK; things will get better; don't worry about it. Primari ...

Everything will be OK; things will get better; don't worry about it. Primarily heard in Australia.

Having, fitting, or conforming to well-established stereotypical traits or c ...

Having, fitting, or conforming to well-established stereotypical traits or characteristics of a given type of person, character, group, situation, or style. Sometimes capitalized as "Central Casting," a reference to a California-based casting company that specializes in hiring for roles as extras, body doubles, and bit parts.

The best, most exciting, or cleverest part is yet to come! (The use of is a ...

The best, most exciting, or cleverest part is yet to come! (The use of is a fixed part of this idiomatic expression.)

A helpless woman who needs to be rescued from some danger. The term is a ref ...

A helpless woman who needs to be rescued from some danger. The term is a reference to the stereotypical female character in romantic stories who serves solely to be rescued by a heroic male character.

Superior to; higher in quality

Superior to; higher in quality

To call a specific location on the telephone, especially in order to relay o ...

To call a specific location on the telephone, especially in order to relay or transmit certain information. A noun or pronoun can be used between "telephone" and "in" to specify the purpose or content of the call.

To fight, argue, or engage in a dispute with someone or something.

To fight, argue, or engage in a dispute with someone or something.

To pay attention to, think about, or focus on a particular detail when makin ...

To pay attention to, think about, or focus on a particular detail when making a decision about something.

Intoxicated. A shortening of "under the influence of alcohol (or drugs)."

Intoxicated. A shortening of "under the influence of alcohol (or drugs)."

To die in service to a particular cause.

To die in service to a particular cause.

Fail to fulfill one’s responsibilities; make a mistake

Fail to fulfill one’s responsibilities; make a mistake

On or within a very tight or limited financial budget.

On or within a very tight or limited financial budget.

Used to refer a reader to another work that is related to the topic being di ...

Used to refer a reader to another work that is related to the topic being discussed.

to become mature; to become adult.

to become mature; to become adult.

Said ironically to emphasize that what is being discussed carries a large am ...

Said ironically to emphasize that what is being discussed carries a large amount of importance or makes one feel that one must try very hard to succeed.

Someone who remains loyal, dependable, or amenable despite hardship or diffi ...

Someone who remains loyal, dependable, or amenable despite hardship or difficulty.