To provide alleviation to prevent someone from slamming into the ground at full speed.

Alternative form of close to the vest

Synonym of wear out one's welcome

Alternative form of cry in one's beer

Alternative form of cry in one's beer

(idiomatic) To feel sorry for oneself; to feel sadness or regret, especially in combination with self-pity.

Alternative form of cry in one's beer

(idiomatic) To wait, especially impatiently or restlessly.

(idiomatic) To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition.

(idiomatic) To suddenly turn away from someone or something in order to depart rapidly, especially as expressive of haughtiness, disapproval, or evasiveness.