(now archaic) Of a man, to make respectful approaches to a woman with a view to courting her romantically.

(rare, idiomatic) Extraordinary compared to most in one's age group; characteristic of an older person.

(figuratively, idiomatic) To put one's foot in it.

Alternative form of quake in one's boots

(slang) To vomit.

(now chiefly UK regional) To reckon with (also on or for) some future act or event; to expect, to plan (for).

(slang) To consume alcoholic drink.

(slang, archaic) To gamble with dice.

Alternative form of perk up one's ears

(card games) To bet too much or play too aggressively based on one's excessive optimism in the quality of their cards.