(idiomatic) To accomplish a task without the proper materials or under unreasonable conditions; to do the impossible.

(idiomatic, informal) Alternative form of knock someone over with a feather.

(idiomatic) After a plan against an enemy is drafted, there will be unexpected elements from the opposition that will call for improvisation.

(idiomatic, transitive) To finish; to give up or stop working on. / (transitive, idiomatic) To end relations with.

(idiomatic) In living memory.

(rhetorical question, colloquial, sarcastic) A comment used to indicate that a previous comment is irrelevant or unimportant.

(dated) In a happy and carefree way.

(figuratively) To remain vigilant at all times, especially by remaining partially awake or sleeping only lightly so as to avoid being caught off guard.

(idiomatic, slang) To become aware of modern trends, words or ideas.

Alternative form of can't live with them, can't live without them