(idiomatic) To reflect badly on or to hurt in some way.

(idiomatic, transitive, especially passive) To cause to cry.

(transitive, idiomatic) Of a person: to be incapable of describing something with words, especially due to fear, shock, or surprise.

Alternative form of even Homer nods

(idiomatic) To give someone a rest. / (idiomatic) To stop harassing or demanding from someone. / (idiomatic) To provide someone with an opportunity for significant advancement.

(idiomatic) to cause someone to be cheerful or euphoric.

(idiomatic) To save something just in case one may need it.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of save something for a rainy day

present participle of save something for a rainy day

It is better to be contented over something than to have nothing at all.