Alternative form of great chain of being

present participle of be like

plural of never-would-be

(UK, idiomatic) Used as a softening preface to a statement that might be taken as offensive or malicious.

(derogatory) Having attained celebrity status for no distinguished reason; appearing to generate their own fame, or well-known only through association with an existing celebrity, as opposed to fame based on achievements, skill, or talent.

present participle of be on someone's nuts

To consider undocumented immigrants to be illegal immigrants is illegitimate.

Alternative form of poverty is a state of mind

plural of great chain of being

(Christianity, historical) A hierarchical structure of all matter and life, descending from God through angels, humans, animals and plants to minerals, and thought in medieval times to have been decreed by God.