(idiomatic) To have negative consequences (of an action in the past).

(idiomatic) Not exceptional; not noteworthy or especially good.

Of a social network of equal partners able to conduct business without using a middleman.

(economics) A situation in which competition between governments leads to very excessive (harmful) deregulation.

(idiomatic) A very difficult situation with no beneficial options available for action.

(informal) Something that is decent, acceptable, or worthwhile.

Beside, alongside, by, adjacent to, or near. / Immediately after, in choice or consideration; aside from. / Compared to, in comparison with.

Almost; nearly, well-nigh.

(idiomatic, transitive) To come to understand, discover the truth about, or solve.

A pregnant woman, especially one expecting her first child. / A woman whose partner is pregnant.