(card games) Four cards of the same rank.

(derogatory) Someone who is prepared to provide comment or opinion to the media on virtually any topic, either in exchange for payment or in order to gain exposure.

(idiomatic) An independent existence with some characteristics of life.

(idiomatic, informal) To be skilled, adept, or graceful with or at (something).

(simile, colloquial) Especially of a person, very skinny.

Several. / Several of.

To continue to wage war when it is clear that one is not going to win. / (idiomatic) To try to do something so difficult that it will probably end in failure.

(rhetorical question, sarcastic) A phrase sometimes given as a retort to someone who has done something unsurprising or unimpressive and has seen fit to inform one of having done so.

(idiomatic) In a disadvantageous or helpless situation, especially one in which one may be controlled or victimized.

Alternative form of pride comes before a fall