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Become slightly drunk

If something such as a plan or a way of thinking or behaving goes out the window or goes out of the window, it suddenly disappears completely.

to block someone's activities; to cause someone to stop doing something. (Based on put the brakes on something.) Example, The boss put the brakes on Gerald, who was trying too aggressively to get promoted.

Entirely undamaged or unharmed. Examle: Given all the airport delays and bad weather, we were glad to arrive all in one piece, or She was relieved when he returned from Nepal in one piece.

To hit it out of the park means to perform extremely well. It is used to describe doing something not just good, but especially excellent.

Very ill, especially from a stomach malady. For example, I don't know what was in that stew but I was sick as a dog all night.

The definition of cutting edge is someone or something that is the latest, greatest and newest. 1. An example of cutting edge is brand new medical technology to help cancer patients. 2. An example of cutting edge is a person who always has the newest electronic gear the day it comes out.

In American slang, chin music is a term for idle talk. Example, "Your endless chin music is getting on my nerves. Pay your rent or get evicted."

As fast as possible

To admit that you are defeated or cannot do something any more. Example, Jim beat me for the fourth time, so I threw in the towel.