out of principle, on principle, as a matter of principle, pro forma; perfunctorily

(music) to beat time, to keep time

(dated) to party

(informal) to feel great, to be in great form, to be full of beans, to feel one's oats

Alternative form of mettre la clé sous la porte

(literary) to live the high life, to live high on the hog, to live in style, to live large

subsequently, thereafter, afterwards, later

(dated, informal) to take a powder, to take flight, to take French leave, to show a clean pair of heels (to escape, to flee)

Alternative spelling of qui sème le vent récolte la tempête

as much as possible, insofar as possible, if at all possible, if possible