present participle of get the dirty water off one's chest

(idiomatic) To be delighted by; to be amused by.

(This entry is a translation hub.) To develop cold feet, in the sense of nervousness about going through with something.

(informal) To annoy or infuriate someone.

(idiomatic, informal, simile) Extremely; to a superlative degree; very much.

(transitive, idiomatic) Have a controlling influence over.

(informal) To lecture, berate, or complain to somebody, especially to find fault or criticize.

(idiomatic, colloquial) From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.

(idiomatic) To end up with a mild punishment, or without serious harm.

(idiomatic) To get a boost or a lift. / (idiomatic) To gain some advantage; to get a head start.