With the hope of averting disaster despite a desperate situation teetering on failure.

(slang) To break wind.

Emphatic form of "crap".

Accidentally; not intentionally; because of error, misfortune, or lack of caution.

(idiomatic) Proceeding as planned, as expected, or in a manner consistent with an established pattern. / (idiomatic) On a well-defined promotion path in an organisation, usually tenure.

(UK) Any ordinary person; everyman. / (UK, law) Any hypothetical reasonable person used by the Courts in considering questions of reasonableness; everyman.

To experience a weight gain, to increase in weight.

present participle of switch on

(idiomatic) To make a person (especially a male) stronger or more masculine or mature.

History (or progress) moves ahead, no matter the criticism it may attract.