(humorous) Said of a person who habitually mislays things.

(idiomatic) A situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.

Alternative form of pull the other one, it's got bells on

(intransitive, idiomatic) To waste effort on a futile project.

Even someone with limited abilities or opportunities is dominant over, and considered special by, those who have even fewer abilities and opportunities; the value of any ability depends on its prevalence.

To stumble while walking, without having tripped over anything.

Alternative form of more than one can shake a stick at

(humorous, derogatory) To be very full of oneself. Often used as a sarcastic caution: "don't break your arm patting yourself on the back".

(idiomatic) To be aware of where one's interests lie in a situation.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of have eyes bigger than one's stomach