To preserve a calm appearance, hiding one's emotions.

To be decisively defeated by an encounter with a powerful opponent or a problem that is too difficult.

To relieve one's mind of worry; to make oneself free of worrying thoughts.

To become less guarded; to allow oneself to become more vulnerable.

Alternative form of go one's way (“to depart”)

A ravenous hunger; a large appetite.

Alternative form of get one's end away

(idiomatic) To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.

(idiomatic) To discover one's vocation, purpose, and/or sense of belonging to or passion for something.

To fall or be thrown down at full length.