(nautical) On the deck of a ship, especially of a captain or officer; in charge. / (baseball) Being the batter who will be up next, typically when that player is waiting on the field.

(slang) To strike an opponent heavily and repeatedly in a fight. / (slang) To beat heavily on anything.

(idiomatic, obsolete) To finish a job.

(slang) Alternative form of whale on

(idiomatic) The two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it doesn't matter which one we choose. / (idiomatic, of two people) Equally involved; equally responsible

On the part of a stage that is visible to the audience.

Taking place on the part of a stage that is visible to the audience.

(vulgar, idiomatic) Synonym of crap one's pants

(idiomatic) To leave, especially to flee or run away.

(idiomatic, Britain, Ireland, humorous, informal) To become overwrought or unnecessarily upset over a trivial matter.