(idiomatic) To reach the end of a very difficult situation without too much harm or damage.

(idiomatic) The two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it doesn't matter which one we choose. / (idiomatic, of two people) Equally involved; equally responsible

Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes; actions can be considered morally right or wrong only by virtue of the morality of the outcome.

(idiomatic, sometimes humorous) To rescue a person or situation from imminent danger or major failure.

From that time on.

(poetic) The United States of America.

A warning of an imminent explosion in a confined space, especially a grenade or blasting charge. / (slang) A generalized warning that something is about to happen.

(originally law) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see conspiracy, theory. A hypothesis alleging that the members of a coordinated group are, and/or were, secretly working together to commit illegal or wrongful actions including attempting to hide the existence of the group and its activities.

(idiomatic) A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.

present participle of drag the chain