present participle of stick to one's text

(idiomatic) To limit one's focus to the matter at hand, or the primary subject at issue; to avoid diversion.

Alternative spelling of blot one's copy book

plural of defect of one's qualities

A virtue carried to excess, or other fault apt to accompany or flow from good qualities.

To pay for one's voyage by working while on board, rather than by paying a fare.

To have one's best possible appearance.

(idiomatic) Ready if needed, in reserve, prepared, available for use whenever it might be advantageous.

(humorous) The supposed reason for a person using the pronoun we when really speaking only about themselves.

To make an alveolar trill sound for the letter r.