In, into, or towards a prominent position.

(idiomatic) To abide by the rules or conventions. / (idiomatic) To stand at one's mark before a footrace.

present participle of circle the wagons

(idiomatic, humorous) Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.

(historical, also figuratively) On an early naval vessel or pirate ship: to be forced to walk off the end of a gangplank (a plank of wood extending outwards from the side of the vessel) and plunge into the ocean and drown, used as a method of killing.

(idiomatic) When the pressure is on; when the situation is urgent or critical

(idiomatic, humorous) Expresses the speaker's complete familiarity with a situation, with overtones of cynicism or exhaustion.

(finance) Through direct trade; outside a standard stock exchange. / (pharmacy) Able to be obtained without a doctor's prescription. / (figuratively) Legitimately.

(idiomatic) As purchased or as commonly available, without modification or customization.

(idiomatic, slang) Of a male: to masturbate.