to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element
ongoing; in progress; afoot
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
deployment; disposition; posting; stationing
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
secrecy; highly classified information
all bark and no bite; unable to live up to one's claims
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
impertinent; impudent; saucy; cheeky
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
soon; momentarily; before long; any time now
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
instant; moment; for an instant
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
(air or sea) route; course; line; run
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
wounded person; injured person
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with