One of Ours

Describes a situation or person deteriorating rapidly with nothing to stop the decline. Vivid metaphor from a vehicle losing control on a slope.

Expresses total loyalty and physical presence through difficult times. Originally a military image of soldiers who stayed at their cannon post.

Describes being the one who ends up handling the unpleasant consequences of a situation, often because others have walked away. Always implies unfairness.

Used to flatly reject a joke or comment as unfunny or unwelcome. 'Pizca' literally means a pinch (a tiny amount), so the phrase means 'not a drop of humour'.

Specifically means paying immediately and in cash, with no credit or delay. Old-fashioned but still widely understood and used.

Adapted from the English 'zoom', used as a regular verb in film and photography contexts. Reflects the naturalisation of English technical vocabulary.