to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
scrap; piece; fag end; unimportant (person); petty (official); barely (in a role)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
double-edged; double-edged blade
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
unprecedented; unheard-of; record-breaking
poor business performance; economic slump
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
100,000,000,000; hundred billion; many
cannot be compared with; no match for
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
listed company (on a stock exchange)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
choices; alternatives; options
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
listing (on the stock exchange, etc.); taking a company public; presentation (e.g. of a play, opera); performance
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous