(idiomatic, transitive) To depend on financially. / (idiomatic, transitive) To survive by consuming only a certain thing or things.

Having gotten a good start; having reached a level of stability or self-sufficiency.

plural of piece of crap

(idiomatic, mildly vulgar) Synonym of piece of shit

(idiomatic) Six strokes with a cane, a traditional school punishment.

plural of master of ceremonies

One's remote memory / The supposed location of low-importance plans

In a spelling bee, of two or more participants, to spell words one after the other until a champion is determined. Usually refers to a series of rounds of spelling in which no spellers are eliminated.

Alternative spelling of spell-off

(transitive) To relieve (a worker) temporarily by taking his or her place.