(idiomatic) To be overwhelmed (with work, information, etc.); to be inundated with an uncapped, unfiltered amount / (idiomatic) To take a small amount from an enormous, hard-to-manage quantity

plural of A-bomb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lay a foundation

certainly; doubtlessly; unquestionably; indisputably; doubtless; surely; no doubt

To have a short rest period in one's work or studies, other activities

(Australia, Canada, Britain, US, New Zealand, simile, idiomatic, colloquial, mildly vulgar) (of a man) Having a muscular body, particularly with well developed muscles of the chest, arms and abdominals.

(informal) To start early, especially before something begins or before others begin; to get a head start.

Something potentially harmful or hurtful, such as criticism or insult, that nevertheless has no effect or impact on the target.

(simile, colloquial, idiomatic) Without immediate or lasting effects.

(slang) To scold vigorously.