The quality of not being there; absence.

A wallet or billfold (for holding banknotes).

(idiomatic) A child grows up to be similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.

(idiomatic) Alternative form of never in a million years

(idiomatic) To take any measures to do or achieve something, especially if it involves great risk or danger; to do everything in one's power.

Children should behave well and be quiet, especially in the presence of adults.

Used to indicate that somebody does not wish to be disturbed, e.g. a sign on a hotel room door, or a "busy" mode of an instant messenger.

(espionage) An announcement of dismissal of an agent or source an intelligence agency considers to have become unreliable.

Indicates that an area should not be entered, e.g. a military installation, or as a sign on a hotel room door.

Barely useful; almost worthless or pointless, but nevertheless better than having nothing at all.