(idiomatic) To attempt to achieve the maximum reward or result in an endeavor.

Alternative form of go for the gold

simple past tense and past participle of spill the beans

(archaic) Because.

(Christianity) A gesture of the hand moving over the front of one's body in the shape of a cross made as part of ritual or to invoke divine protection.

Alternative spelling of behind the eight-ball

(idiomatic, chiefly of clothing) to cover or hide very little or nothing.

simple past tense and past participle of make the grade

(transitive, intransitive) To announce eagerly and widely; to proclaim.

(idiomatic, informal, derogatory) To spend time drinking alcohol at the bar in a pub.