1. n. colloq. a thrashing.
Phrases and idioms:
on a hiding to nothing in a position from which there can be no successful outcome.
Etymology: HIDE(2) + -ING(1) 2. n.1 the act or an instance of hiding.
2 the state of remaining hidden (go into hiding).
Phrases and idioms:
hiding-place a place of concealment.
Etymology: ME, f. HIDE(1) + -ING(1)