(idiomatic) To apply oneself; to exert a directed effort.

Every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences and tastes. / Everyone should receive what they deserve.

(idiomatic) To offer an opposing opinion humbly. / (idiomatic) To differ (strongly) in interpretation or opinion.

As good as the best, as in quality or reputation; inferior to no one else or to nothing else of the same kind.

(slang, sometimes capitalized) Heroin.

(transitive) To cause (someone) to sleep. / (transitive) To help (someone) to bed; put to bed. / (transitive, figuratively) To render dormant.

(idiomatic) To submit to the pope. / (idiomatic) To show humility, to be humbled.

Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of. / In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion to; in accordance with. , / Depending on.

(idiomatic) Very vigorously; at a frantic pace; to a high degree; in such a way as to surpass all competition.

(idiomatic) To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.