(idiomatic) Of a horse, to break suddenly into a gallop. / (idiomatic) Suddenly to say or do something impetuous.

(malapropism) Barmy; crazy; insane.

Alternative form of sawn-off shotgun

A shotgun whose barrel(s) has been shortened for ease of concealment and to give a larger spread, though with more limited range (often for illegal purposes).

(idiomatic) In a place or places not commonly visited. / (idiomatic) To a place or places not commonly visited.

(informal, idiomatic) To boast, or brag, or talk too much. / (informal, idiomatic) To disclose some information that was supposed to be secret.

(literally, derogatory) To leave an Indian reservation to which one was restricted. / (US, politics) To break with one's party or group, usually temporarily.

(of a significant other such as a boyfriend or girlfriend) Intermittent; frequent but irregular.

A length of time in which the two sides to a purchase agreement, or contract can think things over and cancel with no penalty. This period is often stipulated by national law. In the UK it is currently (2008) 14 days. In many countries it is 10 days.

(Britain, colloquial) To launch into an animated diatribe, or passionate description or explanation of something.