(law) A kind of government bond that is a charge against the taxpayers generally, as distinguished from bonds for improvements, the cost of which is charged to the property specially benefited.

(law) A document given by the owner of real estate to convey the property upon being paid money; an agreement to convey title in the future that, so long as it remains executory, allows title to remain vested in the original owner.

Were it not for God's help, someone could have suffered that outcome.

A recognition that others' misfortune could be one's own, if it weren't for the blessing of the Divine, or for fortune or fate.

(idiomatic) Synonym of close enough for government work

(US, idiomatic, humorous, derogatory) Adequate: acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time or effort of improving.

(idiomatic, baseball) In baseball, meeting two out of two attempts at-bat. Specifically, it means the batter has reached base safely two out of two times. / (idiomatic) Successful at both of two efforts.

(gaming) With an agreement or intention to retain what one gains or receives. / (idiomatic, by extension) With a strong competitive resolve to win or succeed, as in sports or business.

Alternative form of forevermore

forever