A polite phrase used as an apology for minor inconveniences, or when feeling shy or unworthy when giving or receiving a gift or kindness; similar to "pardon me" or "excuse me".

To live in difficulty or trouble; to have a hard life.

not to be pushed around or messed with; describes someone who stands no nonsense or is difficult to deal with due to their power or temper

To feel physically uncomfortable or sick.

unpleasant to look at; ugly; embarrassing or shameful

hard to say; difficult to predict or be certain about

neither better nor worse; mediocre or just passable

To be unable to complete a task properly or to do something badly.

Used to indicate that something has gone terribly wrong or that a serious problem is unfolding; something bad is happening.

Used at the end of a sentence to seek agreement or permission; okay?

to fail to handle or manage something properly; to mess up

(literary) to be quiet and serious during childhood; not fond of playing or games as a young child

(colloquial) used to express a possibility that something might happen, similar to "maybe" or "perhaps"

To be unable to sleep well; to have a bad night's sleep.