(idiomatic) Ellipsis of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

(nautical, of the orientation of the sails of a ship) parallel with the keel, that is, going from bow to stern (as opposed to square-rigged).

Betraying a confidence by disclosing private information.

Linaria vulgaris, a flowering plant native to Europe and northern Asia; yellow toadflax; common toadflax. / Triphysaria eriantha, a flowering plant native to North America; johnny-tuck.

Any of various breeds of dog having black and tan colouring. / (US slang, now historical) A bar, nightclub etc. which had both black and white customers, especially one that featured black entertainers.

(law) A specification of restrictions for the use of goods or services.

(US, idiomatic, predicative) Too late and too feeble to achieve the desired effect.

Alternative form of rough and ready

(idiomatic, Britain) ordinary, standard.

If enough allegations are made about someone or something, then even if they are all untrue, people's opinion of the person or thing will be diminished.