(idiomatic) To express one's preferences through one's actions, by voluntarily participating in or withdrawing from an activity, group, or process; especially, by physical migration to leave a situation one does not like, or to move to a situation one regards as more beneficial.

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

(simile) Stubborn and tenacious; persistent; relentless; dogged.

Archaic spelling of withal.

present participle of throw the baby out with the bathwater

simple past tense of throw the baby out with the bathwater

(idiomatic) Without any other formalities; with no further delay.

(colloquial) To have an effect on (a person); persuade; be acceptable to.

To settle accounts or claims with. / To deal with. / To take into account.

(idiomatic) With enthusiasm, as if embracing