(obsolete, idiomatic, acting) To overact; to violently rant and rave on stage.

(idiomatic, dated) In or into a disadvantaged or difficult situation; at a loss; cornered.

(idiomatic, dated) With willingness and zeal; with all one's heart or strength; earnestly; heartily.

(sometimes humorous) Someone who is more intelligent, talented, or emotionally complex than might be assumed.

(dated, chiefly imperative) take care; be on one's guard

(idiomatic) A complication of circumstances, motives, etc.

(dated) To have some favourite occupation or subject of talk.

To make a special effort; especially, to do a degree of violence to some principle or to one's own feelings.

(idiomatic) To do something surprising and beneficial that is unexpected.

(informal) To be concerned or involved in.