To fall or be thrown down at full length.

To cut oneself off from all chance of retreat; to stake everything on success.

In one's presence; openly.

(figuratively, idiomatic) To investigate a matter more deeply, usually step by step, each step leading to a new discovery.

To die by violence, especially by hanging.

In someone's good graces; approved of by someone; not having annoyed or irritated someone.

(transitive) To marry. / (transitive) To make an intimate friend of.

(UK, informal) With no discussion or controversy.

In a stuporous state following a high from heroin.

(idiomatic) One who achieves great fame while alive.