To inflict a punishment out of all proportion to the offence. / To employ great exertions for insignificant ends.

(simile) Very happy and carefree.

(figuratively, dated) very long odds (in favour or against an outcome)

(vulgar) Expression of surprise or irritation

Housework, which is generally considered women's work, is never finished.

in a pickle, in a mess, in the soup

(automotive) Initialism of all-terrain.

Society is organized in a manner that gives preferential status to males; most positions of authority are occupied by men.

To commit to an approach to something.

(figuratively) Become so furious that one loses control.