(idiomatic) Even under the most favourable conditions.

The condition of scientific or technical knowledge, particularly the peak or highest level thereof, at a particular time.

At the highest level of development at a particular time; cutting-edge.

(idiomatic, humorous) An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.

(idiomatic) An outburst of clapping among a group or audience.

The primary woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony.

An island, county and unitary authority off the south coast of England in the English Channel opposite Southampton.

An island off the north coast of Kent, England, in the Thames estuary.

(derogatory, slang, vulgar) An objectionable, despicable person. / (derogatory, slang, vulgar) Any objectionable thing. / (US, vulgar, slang) An impressive, daring, or admirable man.

(slang, vulgar) Used to express anger, contempt, astonishment, disappointment, etc.