plural of iron maiden

present participle of twist in the wind

(idiomatic) To be unassisted and without comfort in a situation likely to result in distress or failure. / (idiomatic) To wait for an uncomfortably long period of time.

(idiomatic, dated) bad luck.

Alternative spelling of choc ice

(Britain) A block of vanilla ice cream with a chocolate (or chocolate-like) coating

(idiomatic) No longer living; dead.

(idiomatic) In a competitive situation, the exhibition of apparent weakness or vulnerability by one party, especially when this leads to a feeling of vulnerability or greater pressure to perform on the part of the weak party, and/or enhanced expectation of victory by the other(s).

Synonym of Indian sunburn

(transitive) To ascribe existence to. / (transitive) To believe that (something) is right or desirable. / (transitive) To have confidence in the ability or power of.