(curling) To use the strategy of drawing to a different area of the house to prevent one's opponent from taking out both stones.

(Britain, slang) An irresponsible young man, seeking personal pleasure and gratification without any regard to responsibilities. A rogue.

(curling) The portion of the house closer to the hog line.

of or pertaining to Thebes

someone from Thebes

(transitive, idiomatic) To overwhelm or overcome / (transitive, idiomatic) To trick or con. / (transitive, idiomatic) To gain an advantage over.

(idiomatic, sports) To preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession, to waste time.

(idiomatic, vulgar) To beat (someone) severely. / (idiomatic, vulgar) To defeat (someone) decisively in a fight or a competition.

(figuratively) To cause alarm, fuss, or agitation.

(idiomatic) A disturbance, usually one caused within a group of people who are generally placid and unexcited.