[come alive] or [come to life] {v.} 1. {informal} To become alert or attentive; wake up and look alive; become active. * /When Mr. Simmons mentioned money, the boys came […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

skin alive

[skin alive] {v. phr.} 1. {informal} To scold angrily. * /Mother will skin you alive when she sees your torn pants./ 2. {informal} To spank or beat. * /Dad was […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

look alive

[look alive] {v.} Act lively; be quick; wake up and work; be busy; hurry. - Often used as a command. * /"Look alive there," the boss called./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

know one is alive

[know one is alive] {v. phr.} Not to notice a person. - Used with negative or limiting words and in questions. * /She was a good-looking girl but she didn't […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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(1834-1867), "The Census" Did you ever have the measles, and if so, how many?

Richard the Third

[Richard the Third] {n.} A piece of excrement (rhyming slang Richard the Third = turd).

here and now

[here and now] (2) {n.} The present time and place; today. * /He enjoys the pleasures of the here and now and never worries […]

take charge

[take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take control or responsibility; undertake the care or management (of […]