Beyond retrieval. Like when you loan money to a chronic deadbeat friend.
It is related to the phrase smoke and mirrors. There is nothing substantial about what they are saying, it is just hot air.
He was concerned that all his hard work would end up in smoke if the project was cut. Her dreams will end up in smoke if she allows herself to get depressed.
It means things are trustworthy.
say no to it
To make a mistake
About to be sold, or given up.
To keep struggling and not give up.
The idiom "pick up your ears" means to listen carefully or pay close attention to something being said. It's a figurative way of telling someone to be alert and actively engage in the conversation or situation.
flatter her to get something
It means shut up!
he suddenly turned up (to appear, emarge)
to make something stronger ,,