(vulgar) Something or someone that causes discomfort or frustration.

(idiomatic) To screw up; to fail in dramatic and ignominious fashion.

(idiomatic) Used as an intensifier.

(idiomatic) A local neighbourhood or region. / (idiomatic) A place or field in which one is comfortable or with which one is familiar.

A sure thing is preferable to the mere chance at something more.

(idiomatic) From a defensive position.

shoplifting

Alternative spelling of coup de théâtre

(idiomatic, US, informal) Often in the infinitive or imperative: to face reality and stop deluding oneself.

(intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To take some action intended to defy a source of oppression such as globalization, commercialization, big business or government.