(informal) To become involved in something.

A comic pairing in which humor is derived from the uneven relationship between two partners, usually of the same gender, age, ethnic origin and profession, but often with drastically different personalities or behavior, maybe with a stooge or straight man.

(law, usually "an") Alternative spelling of act of God

Something a person devotes their later life to, after retiring or quitting a former occupation.

An entertainer or musician, or group thereof, that performs before the main event.

To participate in an activity, especially a successful or attractive one.

Alternative form of play the fool

An action that demonstrates one's religious faith. / An action taken based on trust in a positive outcome with no guarantees.

A stage performance designed to be strange or unusual.

A performance typical of a circus, such as tightrope walking or fire eating. / Anything absurd or convoluted; a rigmarole.