(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement

(idiomatic) Used to suggest an understatement.

(idiomatic) Notwithstanding.

present participle of hit the pavement

(newspapers) Situated in the upper half of the front page of a broadsheet newspaper, and thus more prominent, as the lower half is not usually visible when the folded newspaper is displayed for sale.

(mathematics) A mathematical theory that models a cluster structure in a random graph to describe the spread of phenomena passing through the edges.

(nautical) To take over navigational duties on the bridge of a ship.

(idiomatic) To test something or someone; to evaluate, scrutinize or explore by testing or experimentation.

(idiomatic) To be explosively angry; to lose one's temper.

Because of; out of consideration for; in the interest of.