(idiomatic) To make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.

(idiomatic, transitive) To refuse to consider, remember, accept, or engage in.

A children's game in which one player takes the role of the wolf and the others repeatedly ask what the time is, taking steps forward accordingly (so "three o'clock" means three steps forward); finally the wolf calls "dinner time!" and chases the other players, a player becoming the wolf for the next round if caught. Alternatively, the last player to be caught becomes the wolf.

Alternative form of what time is it

in a reserved or secretive manner.

(idiomatic) In trouble.

(idiomatic) A fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.

Synonym of throw up the sponge

(idiomatic, of a habit, personal characteristic, etc.) To establish or ingrain firmly within someone's nature.

A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.