(river) be in flood

to be deceived, conned

(of word, phrase) come easy or natural

Climb up the ladder

Climb the mountain

become someone's favourite, be specially noted

arrive at the site

to get a lot of prestige

be hanged

be frequently uttered (by), a word or phrase to be on the tip of the tongue or memorized and uttered easily or frequently

be specially noted

to be put on the lathe

take one's fancy

be exercised, be in good physical or muscular form, be in one's prime

to be prepared for war against infidels