(singular only) Something miserable or unpleasant.

(idiomatic) To keep someone attentive, active, busy or alert.

(idiomatic) Very fashionable and popular, like a craze.

(idiomatic, Ireland) To belong to a different religion.

Used to inquire about the weather. / (by extension, idiomatic) Indicating a change of subject to unimportant topics.

A city in central Greece, the capital city of Boeotia and an important political centre in antiquity.

(informal) To take the blame; to be the focus of anger or scrutiny; to take the consequences.

(idiomatic, figuratively) To create a foundation; to provide the basics or fundamentals.

(idiomatic) Under accusation, scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.

(idiomatic) Having a centrist attitude or philosophy; not extreme, especially politically. / (music, derogatory) Of a type of melodic popular music that has wide appeal.