It takes an experienced person to execute a difficult undertaking.

(humorous) That explains everything (in response to a satisfactory explanation).

(gambling) To bet against a racehorse on the chance of its losing, without having the wherewithal to pay if it wins.

(archaic, slang) To carry out fraud by placing an advertisement offering to send a list of winners for the purpose of sports betting, and replying to interested parties by sending out vouchers similar to those sent out by respectable commission agents, but displaying double or treble the current odds. The victim is informed that on account of early investments made by the firm, the extra odds can be laid by them, and a remittance is requested. The fraudulent firm later disappears with the money.

(humorous) Synonym of nice weather for ducks (“rainy weather”)

(humorous) Synonym of nice weather for ducks (“rainy weather”)

Showing worsening or deterioration.

simple past tense of run for it

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of run for it

present participle of run for it