(idiomatic) Used as an excuse for drinking alcoholic beverages outside of customary hours.

(idiomatic) To make things worse for someone in an adverse situation.

(literally) The job is a particularly difficult and undesirable one. / (colloquial, ironic, humorous) The role or assignment is a particularly attractive or desirable one.

The world, or some other specified environment, is a harsh and dangerous place.

(US) Said when others seek to restrict one's behavior as a way of pointing out that an action is not illegal or forbidden.

In a precarious situation, it is wiser to act decisively and be judged by a jury than to be killed through inaction.

(idiomatic, simile) To party intensely, particularly when reckless or pessimistic.

(Australia, informal) That was a joke, so don't take it seriously.

(informal) Used to show agreement.

present participle of kick a dog when it's down