(of a bad situation) to become even worse

(idiomatic) To play an essential role in causing the things in life to work as they should; to underlie the fulfillment of the needs of human existence.

Alternative form of make the world go around

Alternative form of make the world go around

(business, stock market) Stock market securities can be expected to increase in value to a greater degree in the months from November through April than in the months from May through October, and profit-minded investors should manage their portfolios accordingly.

Alternative form of sell in May and go away

Alternative form of sell in May and go away

(idiomatic, slang) Synonym of get bent

One has much to say about something, but chooses to say only a fraction of it.

Alternative form of only Nixon could go to China