Idioms

a full practice session of a process, done for real except in name

to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory

to start a new job or project with immediate energy and effectiveness, without needing a slow start

over a long period of time; eventually

over a short period of time; in the near future

to be a trait shared by members of a family

to behave in a wild, uncontrolled way that creates disorder

fully operating and ready for use

to behave wildly and without restraint, causing disorder or damage

to cover the entire range of possible types, reactions, or conditions

to endure a succession of ordeals, attacks, or severe criticism

ordinary, average, unremarkable