(UK, slang, vulgar) A severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.

(Britain, slang, vulgar) To scare someone, or give them a fright.

(idiomatic) To become obsolete or outmoded.

(idiomatic, of a job) To provide enough income to sustain one's lifestyle.

(idiomatic) In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rubber, meet, road. / (idiomatic, with "where" etc.) A place or circumstance at which the implementation of a plan or intent is to be achieved.

(idiomatic) To ignore something wrong; to connive (at), to turn a blind eye.

In abundance; in much greater quantity than is necessary or than is desired.

(set phrase) Alternative form of all of a sudden

Turbulent changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo. / A change of heart must accompany experience before lasting change occurs.