(idiomatic) Something that if allowed or accepted to a small degree would lead to systematic encroachment.

Alternative form of thin end of the wedge

(idiomatic) Of high standing or honor.

Something to be suspicious of.

(idiomatic) To admit to the truth of the point at issue or to a mistake; to cop a plea; or perhaps to admit to a small error but not a larger one.

plural of theme park

(idiomatic) Used to evoke the idea that adult men sometimes dote excessively on machines, automobiles, and gadgets in a childish manner.

A form of dramatic art in which older adults perform.

(baseball, of a pitcher) Having more strikes than balls against a batter in an at-bat. / (baseball, of a batter) Having fewer strikes than balls against a pitcher in an at-bat.

(baseball, of a pitcher) Having fewer strikes than balls against a batter in an at-bat. / (baseball, of a batter) Having more strikes than balls against a pitcher in an at-bat.