(family, idiomatic) Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.

(idiomatic) To act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict.

(idiomatic) To interrogate or scrutinize closely; to subject to some trial or ordeal.

(US politics) The State of the Union address, an annual event in which a president of the United States reports the status of the country, normally to a joint session of the United States Congress.

You cannot accurately judge a person solely by appearances.

(idiomatic) Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.

(idiomatic) To show flirtatious signs with one's eyes.

(idiomatic, informal) To succeed at something or meet a requirement; to be chosen out of a field of candidates or possibilities.

(idiomatic, business, finance) To monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up prices.

(idiomatic) To prove satisfactory; to be successful or worthy of merit.