v
(idiomatic) To claim or desire something that one cannot have.
v
(idiomatic) To behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.
v
(idiomatic) To be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.
adv
(idiomatic) Regardless of the hardships.
v
Alternative form of count to ten [An expression used to describe or recommend a process for pausing to regain one's composure when one is on the verge of losing one's temper.]
adj
Alternative form of do-or-die [(idiomatic) Requiring a determined or desperate effort to avoid the consequences of failure.]
v
(chiefly transitive) To manage despite the lack of.
v
(transitive, archaic, rare) to persist in an assertion in the face of opposition.
v
(transitive with on) To linger on a particular thought, idea, etc.; to remain fixated on something.
v
(idiomatic) To act in the least risky manner in a situation in which one is uncertain about the consequences.
v
(idiomatic) To wind up in an unexpected situation which is, inadvertently, invisible to or not handled by whatever process one had hoped to be subject to; to be overlooked.
v
To bid farewell or say goodbye.
v
To get used to something, or develop competence; to become habituated.
v
(idiomatic, chiefly imperative) To come to one's senses and become more rational after having experienced a strong emotion.
v
(idiomatic, transitive) To appreciate, to enjoy.
v
(intransitive, idiomatic) To subsist; to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level.
v
(intransitive, idiomatic) To continue to the conclusion of a task or project.
v
(idiomatic) To cooperate in continuing a joke, hoax, or similar phenomenon initiated by others.
v
(idiomatic) to act on one's own or according to one's own wishes, without regard for the contrary advice of others
v
(idiomatic, by extension) To have the endurance to see a difficult, sustained challenge to its natural end without faltering.
v
(idiomatic) To trust or follow an intuition or instinct, as opposed to an opinion based on a logical analysis.
v
(idiomatic) To act as others are acting, conforming to common behavior patterns with an attitude of calm acceptance.
v
To endure a difficult or disagreeable situation with good humour.
v
(idiomatic) To be completely attentive to what another person is saying.
v
Synonym of have one's hands full (“to be busy”)
v
(idiomatic) To have endured all that one can.
v
(idiomatic) To be serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.
v
(idiomatic) To be organized; to have one's affairs in order; specifically, to have a multi-person effort coordinated towards the exact same goal.
v
Alternative form of have one's head screwed on [(colloquial) To be a sensible thinker capable of making sound decisions.]
v
Alternative form of have one's head screwed on [(colloquial) To be a sensible thinker capable of making sound decisions.]
v
(idiomatic) To remain calm, composed, focused, or aware.
v
(idiomatic) Alternative form of punch above one's weight [(idiomatic) To (attempt to) achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.]
v
(transitive) to bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to
v
(chiefly UK) To keep in practice.
v
(idiomatic) To pretend to be all right or that everything is going well; to maintain an appearance of wealth, comfort, or propriety.
v
(idiomatic) To act or make purchases for status or image rather than out of need, especially for the purpose of competing with friends, neighbors, or society.
v
(colloquial) To accept a situation whether one agrees with it or not.
v
(obsolete, intransitive) To happen; befall; chance.
v
(idiomatic) To conceal something about oneself, without the knowledge of which others cannot know one's true character or perspective.
v
(idiomatic, transitive) To depend on financially.
v
(idiomatic) To be very careful to behave correctly.
v
(intransitive, stative, idiomatic) To be in a state of doing or being about to do something that one is likely to regret; usually unknowingly or forgetfully.
adj
(idiomatic) Standing erect but not consciously aware of one's surroundings, or only minimally aware, and having little or no ability to control one's bodily actions, as a result of physical injury or exhaustion.
v
(transitive) To endure beyond; to outlast.
v
To behave in a slow and careful way in order not to overexert oneself.
v
To behave conservatively and discreetly.
v
Behave confidently about (circumstances that are bad).
v
Synonym of keep up appearances
v
Synonym of save one's skin
v
(idiomatic) to preserve someone's pride, especially as defined by customary social settings.
v
To be independent; not to rely on others.
v
(idiomatic) To be independent; to survive without any help.
v
(idiomatic) Approach each situation with focus on the present rather than preoccupation about the future.
v
(transitive, obsolete outside India) To endure; weather.
v
To await the arrival of.
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