Alternative spelling of cock-a-doodle-doo

A troublesome state of affairs.

(idiomatic, euphemistic) To do one's utmost; to make every effort or to try every possible approach or way.

(idiomatic) To do one's utmost; to make every effort or to try every possible approach or way.

A person without a means of support; an idle, worthless person; a loafer; a person who is ineffectual, unsuccessful, or completely lacking in merit; a good-for-nothing.

Showing the characteristics of a ne'er-do-well: indolent, worthless, or roguish.

(US, idiomatic) A collection of requests, usually a list of household tasks assigned by a spouse to a partner.

Alternative form of honey do list

plural of ne'er-do-well

(Britain) To follow a philosophy, during World War II, of repairing clothes etc that would normally be discarded due to shortages and rationing. / (Britain, idiomatic) Generally, to repair and reuse.