Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, it, to. / To put up for consideration. / To overload with work or obligations. / To blame on.

(archaic, usually in the passive) To deliver of a child.

Without a meaningful result; in vain.

(idiomatic) To be anticipated to be won by someone. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see be, someone's, to, lose.

Synonym of sell ice to Eskimos

(informal, archaic) To get even with someone; to give them what they deserve. / (informal) To gauge or evaluate someone accurately.

(slang, archaic) Difficult to beat; sure to succeed.

(UK, slang, obsolete) out of breath

People who succeed do so through skill and preparation rather than mere chance.

simple past tense and past participle of cosy up to