(statistics) The phenomenon by which extreme examples from any set of data are likely to be followed by examples which are less extreme; a tendency towards the average of any sample. For example, the offspring of two very tall individuals tend to be tall, but closer to the average (mean) than either of their parents.

(Ireland, New England, idiomatic, archaic, sometimes humorous) A generic, cheerful greeting said to someone in the morning.

Full to the brim.

(figuratively) To the point of being full, almost overflowing. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see to, brim.

(chiefly US, idiomatic) An expression suggesting an ultimatum which indicates the listener(s) will either conform to the desires or teachings of the speaker or else be excluded.

(chiefly UK, idiomatic) To express anger with someone in no uncertain terms when they do something wrong.

(idiomatic) To use one's superior physical strength. / (idiomatic, with "on") To scold severely.

Alternative form of the end justifies the means

(poetic) Heaven.

plural of plea of the crown