1800s

So common, ordinary, or plentiful as to have almost no value; easy to find and not worth much.

To waste effort on something already settled, finished, or hopeless; to keep pressing an argument or cause that can no longer go anywhere.

To carry a lingering grievance or sense of grudging resentment, often looking for a chance to argue or prove oneself; to be touchy and quick to take offence because of a perceived slight or injustice.

To take on more than you can handle: a task, commitment, or responsibility bigger than your time, ability, or resources can manage.

To join a popular trend, cause, or side once it looks likely to succeed, chiefly for the advantage of being with the winners.

To accept the unpleasant consequences of one's own actions; to confront a difficult situation rather than avoid it.

To leave a situation alone so as not to provoke trouble; to avoid stirring up a conflict or problem that is currently quiet or settled.

To reach the required standard; to perform well enough to succeed, meet expectations, or prove oneself capable (most often heard in the negative, "can't cut the mustard").

To tease, fool, or deceive someone in a playful, good-natured way.

To pursue a mistaken line of thought or action; to direct one's effort, suspicion, or energy at the wrong target.