(idiomatic) To compare something with a similar thing to give a clearer, more accurate idea.

Indicating approximation, as in a range of numbers.

(idiomatic) To accidentally reveal a secret.

To express an emotion, belief, or stance overtly and make it an important part of one's public life.

(idiomatic) To accept and deal with something (an event, etc.) as it occurs, with a composed state of mind.

To cease a task that has a history of failure and little chance of immediate success.

(idiomatic) To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.

(idiomatic) To never reveal a secret to one's death.

(degree, colloquial) To an extreme extent; badly, violently.

(degree, colloquial) To a considerable degree; badly.