The highest ranking editor on an editorial staff.

(idiomatic) To make a painful situation even worse (even with the best of intentions).

(idiomatic) Far excelling even the closest contender; not having any worthy competition.

plural of tidal island

(idiomatic) In a difficult situation, usually of one's own making; having a dilemma; faced with a problem or a set of problems for which there is no easy solution.

At the point of death. / In desperate circumstances.

(Internet) An image on a web page that is divided into shaped portions, each of which has an associated hyperlink. / (cartography) An orthophotomap.

At a suitable moment in time. / (as a set phrase) One should be patient.

Alternative spelling of hand in hand

At a suitable time. / In time; before an appointed time; with time to spare.