The state of having invested heavily in just one area. / The state of having devoted all of one’s resources to one thing.

A special election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.

(idiomatic) To have enough money to cover expenses; to get by financially; to get through the pay period (sufficient to meet the next payday).

(fluid dynamics) In a flowing fluid, the occurrence of what is stated by Bernoulli's principle.

(US, Canada) Without any activity or purpose. / (idiomatic) In an uncertain position or situation. / Not in order; in confusion; carelessly managed.

The cardinal number immediately following fifty-seven and preceding fifty-nine.

The cardinal number immediately following forty-seven and preceding forty-nine.

(US, military) A period of 48 hours' leave, i.e. two days.

(idiomatic) To bore; to talk too long, especially to one particular person. / (idiomatic) To call someone's attention to an important matter.

A method of Viking ritual execution, in which the ribs are opened from the back, and the lungs pulled out and arranged to resemble wings.