(idiomatic) Mostly; in general; usually

(accounting, idiomatic) Having positive net income; having greater income than expenses; making a profit. / (accounting, idiomatic) Having positive net worth.

(idiomatic, disapproving) to appear or emerge unexpectedly or inexplicably, frequently in large numbers or quantity.

To select the shortest straw or other object while drawing straws. / (idiomatic) To be selected to do an undesirable task (by drawing the shortest straw or otherwise).

Children’s toy consisting of a small box from which a male figure pops out unexpectedly after some turnings of a crank.

Alternative spelling of on the up-and-up

(idiomatic) To work studiously, especially late into the night.

(idiomatic, theater, film) behind the scenery and stage area; backstage; among the actors; during the production or rehearsal / (idiomatic, figuratively) In secret; out of public view.

Being or working out in secret or out of public view. / Divulging or reporting hidden workings.

(idiomatic, informal) To propose marriage.