The slow westward shift of the equinoxes along the plane of the ecliptic, resulting from precession of the earth's axis of rotation, and causing the equinoxes to occur earlier each year

(idiomatic) Unlikely to happen or be important in the near future, or tending to escape detection or attention.

(transitive, idiomatic) To do (a task) quicker or easier. / (transitive, idiomatic) To deal with or overcome (someone or something) quickly and without difficulty.

(travel) A ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not return. / (figuratively) A course of action from which there is no return.

An order of Roman Catholic clergy, the Jesuits, having a tradition of education, theological scholarship, and missionary work; formed during the 16th century.

(colloquial) To become enthusiastically involved in.

(chemistry) The water present in the crystals of the salts of certain metals; it is weakly bound by electrostatic forces and may normally be removed by heating.

Alternative spelling of over the top (see usage notes).

(informal) To agree by shaking hands; to close a deal.

when walking or running, to reach a full or comfortable pace / (figuratively) to reach a full level of efficiency, competence, comfort, etc.; to get going