Alternative form of the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry

Alternative form of the lights are on but nobody's home

A primarily European style of absurdist theatre of the late 1950s, focusing on existentialism and the breakdowns arising from a lack of meaning or purpose.

(colloquial, humorous) Somebody is failing to respond, react or comprehend.

History is often told according to the interpretation and biases of prevailing historical actors, often those who won in geopolitical disputes or otherwise became dominant forces in society.

A situation has reached a point of great commotion, energy, or activity.

(theology, eschatology) a mark on the person of worshippers of the Antichrist; without the mark one cannot buy or sell / (nautical, slang, archaic) The patches on the lapels of a midshipman's jacket.

superlative form of close to the vest: most close to the vest

(nautical) Paid a portion of any profits from the voyage, rather than receiving wages.

Alternative form of risk it for the biscuit