(US, UK, idiomatic) imprisoned with little or no chance of escape; locked up. / (US, UK, idiomatic) safely guarded; locked away.

Alternative form of light a fire under

(idiomatic) To go unnoticed, especially for a long period of time.

a type of bend knot used to join two ropes, variation of the Simple Simon over.

Under or in fortunate circumstances.

(idiomatic) To anesthetize someone or render them unconscious through the use of narcotic substances, usually either alcohol or pharmaceutical drugs.

(figuratively) To be isolated from knowledge of current events.

A market town in Tameside borough, Greater Manchester, England.

A market town and borough of Staffordshire, England.

plural of under-spur-leather