A genre of books or films relating fantasy-adventure tales involving heroic exploits in ancient or biblical times.

(idiomatic) Of or pertaining to a genre of narratives—including short stories, novels, television shows, films, and computer games—which combines wizardry and other fantastical supernatural elements with violent combat using pre-modern weaponry.

(idiomatic) A genre of narratives—including short stories, novels, television shows, films, and computer games—which combines wizardry and other fantastical supernatural elements with violent combat using pre-modern weaponry.

Alternative spelling of sword and sorcery

Alternative spelling of sword and sorcery

If you fail you will not be given a second chance.

(idiomatic, US) To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation. / (idiomatic, US) To act boldly.

(idiomatic) To get something quickly

(literally) The chapter number and verse number (within a particular book) that locate a quotation from the Bible.

(idiomatic, journalism, colloquial) A light news story reserved for the end of a bulletin when there is a lack of more important items; typically involving animals or other features supposed to be amusing.