plural of stick in the mud

A final drink before one leaves.

(idiomatic) (news writing style) To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts. See lead paragraph.

The plant Scilla lucilliae, formerly Chionodoxa luciliae, one of the earliest to flower in the spring, native to Turkey, or its close relatives. / The section Scilla sect. Chionodoxa.

(idiomatic) Having the most important role in a storyline or recognition. Of primary importance. / (idiomatic) In control of an entity or situation.

simple past tense and past participle of make the grade

past participle of go down the toilet

simple past tense and past participle of arm to the teeth

plural of lady of the night

present participle of jump the shark