to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
to shout; to cry (out); to scream; to clamor (for or against); to advocate; to insist
otherwise; if not; or else
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
only; merely; but; no more than
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
difference; variation; difference
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
hey!; say!; I say!; I; me
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
hostility; animosity; enmity
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
how much; how many; to what extent
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
desperation; struggle to the death
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; respectable
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to crush; to squash; to flatten; to quash (a plan, opposition, etc.); to crush; to suppress
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
to come down in the world; to fall low; to be ruined; to be reduced to poverty; to fall on hard times
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; noob; weak player