(idiomatic, intransitive) To be drunk.

present participle of have the painters in

(idiomatic) To make an attempt, a try.

(idiomatic, meiosis) To speak to someone, usually and especially in private, often in order to admonish.

(idiomatic, Canada) To be of no further use; to be near death.

(dated) An exclamation indicating that one is about to strike the person addressed, typically with a sword or other hand-held weapon.

(idiomatic, chiefly imperative) To be kind or sympathetic; to treat others kindly.

(transitive, idiomatic, UK) To accuse, arrest, try for a criminal act.

(idiomatic, chiefly African-American Vernacular) To be attractive or socially successful or have an aura of success. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see have, go on.

(idiomatic, of two or more parties) To argue, to have an argument. / (idiomatic, of one party, followed by with) To speak sternly, angrily, or in an argumentative manner to.