(idiomatic, informal) A combination of two factors or reasons.

Not an improvement over something; not nearly as good as something; much worse than.

present participle of skip a beat

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of skip a beat

simple past tense and past participle of skip a beat

(literally) To miss a beat. / (by extension, when of a heart) To experience a strong emotion. / (by extension, idiomatic) To momentarily falter.

(usually with to) To take an action that asserts a property right in something.

(idiomatic, vulgar, slang) To get an erection of the penis.

(idiomatic) To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time. / (idiomatic) To achieve considerable success.

(now rare) To give vent (to), to let loose (unrestrained feelings, emotions etc.).