(idiomatic) A gesture of acknowledgement; often, an expression of gratitude; originally by doffing one's hat.

To be in control of the steering wheel of a vehicle or a vessel. / (idiomatic, by extension) To assume control of a situation.

(Canada and US, ice hockey, idiomatic) To fight. / (Canada and US, idiomatic, by extension) To remove a prior impediment to action; to prepare for or engage in a dispute.

(idiomatic) Alternative form of everything but the kitchen sink

(idiomatic) The roles of people in a situation have been reversed, such that the advantage has shifted to a party which was previously disadvantaged.

(idiomatic, transitive) To state strongly, clearly, and accurately. / (idiomatic, transitive) To risk.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see feet, on, ground. / (usually with have or with) Used to indicate behavior or manner characteristic of a practical person

To incur negative consequences of one's deeds; to suffer as a result of some choice.

Approximately at the end of one year and the beginning of the next.

The beginning or end of a certain century.