(idiomatic, ironic) Someone who does not spend much money.

Used to express regret for a foolish impromptu or impulsive past action.

The larger or the higher of a rank something is, the more disastrous and spectacular its downfall.

Extremely frenetic, disorderly and messy.

One who attends a performance at a theater.

A conclusion, termination or ending (of a process); death.

(idiomatic) To pilot an aircraft without the aid of instruments and without a flight plan, using only instinct, visual observation, and practical judgment.

present participle of gild the lily

(Britain, Canada, idiomatic) To take responsibility, especially in a challenging situation.

(Britain, idiomatic) to do something, especially spend money, more extravagantly than usual, particularly for a celebration.