(idiomatic) To show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.

To walk, decomposed, to stress the fundamentality of the task. / (idiomatic) To move forward, progress steadily.

(idiomatic) Mistreated; not properly cared for. / (colloquial, potentially offensive) Presumed to have had a significant number of lovers and showing the signs of overuse. (Typically said of women.)

Alternative form of wear one's heart on one's sleeve

(literally) To direct a horse to walk, canter, trot, etc. / (idiomatic) To test several or all functions or training of a person, animal, machine, etc.

(Ireland, politics, historical) An election poster catchphrase, and rallying cry, for imprisoned Republicans to be elected to parliament.

Alternative form of keep a civil tongue in one's head

Alternative form of keep a civil tongue in one's head

To receive enjoyment or some other reward in proportion to one's efforts in doing something.

(idiomatic) To put a stop to, suppress; to reject.