(idiomatic) A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.

(offensive, ethnic slur) A hidden motive, influence or factor; a concealed (potential) snag; something suspicious.

present participle of chomp at the bit

To take part in a battle in which the winner is the sole survivor.

A fight in which there is only one winner, the survivor.

continuous; incessant; without interruption; all day long, 24 hours per day; nonstop: from the concept that it happens while the hands of the clock go all the way around.

(idiomatic) To move on to new involvements or activities; to make a fresh start. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To proceed to the next page in a book.

An image of a man perceived in the dark maria and light highlands of the full moon. Now usually seen as a human face, in older traditions he is a man with a burden on his back, or accompanied by a small dog.

(idiomatic) crazy, mad

(idiomatic) A situation in which an unqualified person is attempting to guide, advise, or train others.