Alternative form of rod for one's back

(philately) Having a cancellation mark, typically round, centered on the stamp.

A stamp having a centered cancellation mark.

(transitive, idiomatic) To accept something without seeing evidence supporting it, by trust or confidence.

Voluntarily, under one's own power, without being commanded or controlled.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see only, daughter. / The sole female among siblings.

A sole male child among multiple siblings. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see only, son.

Alternative form of have seen one's day

(idiomatic, of persons, things, ideas, etc.) To be at the point in a life cycle or career of no longer being useful or effective; to be worn-out.

Alternative form of zip one's lip