plural of lily-of-the-valley

(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) The sacred container, a gold-plated wooden chest, of the two tablets of law (the Ten Commandments) given to Moses by the Hebrew God.

For the purpose of being recorded, especially when already known

(idiomatic) A point in the progress of an ongoing dispute or process.

(idiomatic) To become successful and widely known.

(baseball, informal) The major leagues.

(idiomatic, colloquial) The important point to consider.

Alternative form of where the sun don't shine

(idiomatic) The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.

Often used other than figuratively or idiomatically: to assume a given position.