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Definitions by Arminkshipper

do wrong.
"the people of Caesarea faulted greatly when they called King Herod a god"
fault by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024
no longer batting or on base, having had one's turn ended by the team in the field.
"the Yankees are out in the ninth"
out by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024
"someone had given her a doing"
doing by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024

brothers 

(in African American usage, often as a form of address) a Black man.
brothers by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024

the ins and outs 

all the details (of something).
The new employee was eager to learn the ins and outs of operating the complex machinery.
enjoying friendly relations with.
"I was in demand because I was in with the right people"
in with by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024

be for it 

be in imminent danger of punishment or other trouble.
Here's a sentence using "be for it" to convey imminent danger of punishment or trouble:

The reckless driver was weaving through traffic, clearly about to be for it if a cop spotted him.
This sentence implies the driver's actions will surely lead to trouble (getting pulled over) if a police officer sees him.
be for it by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024