(informal) In a situation for which one is unprepared. / (informal) In a situation of change, especially from a known to an unknown state.

jobs unfairly given to someone's friends, supporters, or relations.

variant of what does that have to do with the price of tea in China?

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fudge the issue

(idiomatic, informal) And other similar items; et cetera.

Alternative form of carry a torch

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see boots, on, ground.

plural of key to the midway

Synonym of knee-deep in the Big Muddy

Alternative form of notch on one's bedpost