To reduce someone's ego or conceit, to deflate someone
The latest scandal finally took the starch out of him. (example of take the starch out of)
4π 4π
the visiting of another place to help with humanitarian aid and/or disaster relief efforts
This voluntourism urge is getting out of hand. The people don't need anymore heroes. they have enough help.
11π 6π
a strong charge given by a judge to a jury to ensure that they reach a verdict, especially if said jury is deadlocked
A dynamite charge is prohibited by law in some places.
3π 4π
the penis (from the term for a pole erected during May day)
Her boyfriend claimed to have a maypole that a porn-star would envy, until they first had sex.
10π 10π
the genitals or any part relating to sexuality (euphemistic)
Her naughty bits were visible because her pants were too tight.
24π 11π
something very surprising
The Incident of attempting to rethink the strategy regarding weapon smuggling grew into a jawdropper due to that one mistake.
12π 10π
a police man or woman, a police officer
That arm was too busy dealing with the speeder to notice the broken window of the nearby house.
28π 18π