Alternative spelling of witch ball

A hollow sphere of plain or stained glass hung in windows in 18th-century England to ward off evil spirits, witches' spells or ill fortune.

(idiomatic) To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.

Used as a mild apology for following remark, which could otherwise be taken as disrespectful.

(formal, idiomatic) A phrase used before disagreeing with someone or saying something they may find offensive, usually considered polite.

A supposed meeting of witches at midnight to practice sorcery or to take part in a demonic orgy. / A religious gathering of a Wiccan coven at a covenstead or circle

To need something that would be beneficial.

(idiomatic) Not disturbed or upset by. / (idiomatic) Not menacing or hostile toward.

simple past tense of could do with / simple past tense of can do with

simple past tense of go through with