With regard to the fundamentals, but not to the particulars. / According to theory.

(UK, idiomatic) A shameful secret.

An uninhabited island, especially one in the tropics. / (attributive) Designating something that a person considers indispensable and would always want to have available.

(idiomatic) An intensifier used with questions.

Alternative form of sister-in-law

plural of traffic island

To enter a competition. / (colloquial) To have an interest in or approve of something. / (colloquial) To engage oneself or take part in something.

(derogatory) Characterized by ruthless control

(idiomatic, humorous, informal) Synonym of get one's knickers in a twist

simple past tense and past participle of ice-skate