(idiomatic) (It's of) minor importance, at least not as important as it first seemed.

plural of noble metal

(idiomatic) Unlikely to endure for much more time.

(idiomatic) An emotional state where someone is in a bad mood because he/she has been offended by or taken exception (objected) to some action. This action usually involves being seen in an inferior light to another person.

present participle of nod

The act by which one nods.

(botany) Having the flower facing downwards.

Alternative form of nonferrous

Teamwork should focus on the needs of the team, not on the individual.

(chiefly Britain, colloquial, dated) Not U; not characteristic of the upper classes, particularly regarding language.