(idiomatic) To mix two totally different things.

Subjected to the death sentence previously passed on those guilty of high treason. / (figuratively) Savagely attacked, subjected to an attempt to destroy utterly.

A simple machine consisting of a wheel (or similar lever) that turns an axle around which a cord is wound; its mechanical advantage is the ratio of the diameters of the wheel and axle.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bread, butter. / (idiomatic) That which is central or fundamental, as to one's business, survival, or income; a staple or cornerstone.

Said when two people walking together are temporarily separated by an obstacle in order to indicate that they belong together.

present participle of rain cats and dogs

(idiomatic) Including every object, attribute, or process associated with preceding item or series of items.

(idiomatic, colloquial, slang) Sexually aroused. / (idiomatic, colloquial, slang) Aggravated or irritated.

(idiomatic) Rare and scarce; hard to find.

Enlisted soldiers in a military organization, as would be arrayed in a grid pattern with ranks and files. / (idiomatic) Members of an organization who are not in leadership positions.