(idiomatic) A very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.

A speaker placed inside or held near to the ear. / A receiver of a telephone to hold near to one's ear. / The arm on a pair of glasses that hooks over the ear to hold them in place.

plural of earth science

Any of the sciences dealing with the planet Earth, such as geology and meteorology.

Synonym of Old Latin

Earnings of a person after deduction of all taxes, social security charges and other obligatory payments; the take-home pay.

Expletive used for emphasis after an interrogative word.

(idiomatic) To do whatever is necessary, including extreme or unusual actions; to go to extremes.

(acupuncture) A small ball kept in position in the ear and pressed when needed to relieve stress.

(Britain) The national system whereby income tax and national insurance is deducted by an employer from the salary or wages of an employee.