(US, informal) To stop lazing around.

(obsolete) To follow one's own opinion.

(informal) To understand one's situation, how to act in that situation, and the results of those actions.

Used to indicate that the number of some specified thing is very small.

present participle of put something behind one

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of put something behind one

(idiomatic) To reveal one's real beliefs, sentiments, or character, especially through one's behavior.

Alternative form of play the hand one is dealt

Alternative form of play the hand one is dealt

Alternative form of play the hand one is dealt