(intransitive, US) To become quieter. / (transitive, US) To make someone or something become quieter. / (intransitive, transitive, US) To diminish in intensity.

(idiomatic) In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.

(idiomatic) To the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.

(UK, mildly vulgar) Expression of surprise or annoyance.

(UK, vulgar) Expression of contempt or boredom. / (UK, vulgar) Conveys sarcastic admiration or happiness; whoopdee doo.

(transitive, idiomatic) To betray, especially in a manner which causes serious difficulty for the one betrayed.

plural of buy-down

Alternative spelling of buydown

One's lack of intelligence may be judged by one's actions.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of let one's hair down