Alternative spelling of coup de théâtre

(idiomatic, US, informal) Often in the infinitive or imperative: to face reality and stop deluding oneself.

(intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To take some action intended to defy a source of oppression such as globalization, commercialization, big business or government.

(chiefly US, idiomatic) To initiate action; to assume or take a responsibility.

Expresses acceptance of misfortune.

To act consistently in line with one's claims; to follow through.

(idiomatic, euphemistic, humorous) Synonym of worship the porcelain god (“to vomit into a toilet bowl, especially while drunk or hung over”)

(US, sports) to remove the varsity players from a game and insert junior varsity players. Usually happens toward the end of a one-sided contest.

present participle of run up the score

To engage in the practice – usually by coaching decision – of scoring more points than needed in a one-sided contest.