to chip off; to scrape off; to prune
Murphy's Law ("Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong")
joint together; opposite; facing
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
encircled flower seal (equiv. of a gold star awarded to children for good work at school)
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
right to decide; having say (in a decision)
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
knowing how to swim with the tide; being good at dealing with things
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
as planned; according to plan
affectation; showiness; pretence
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
clearheadedness; sharpness of mind
signature move (assoc. with a martial artist, wrestler, etc.); finishing move
attribute; property; attribute; alignment (in a role-playing game); element (of an enemy or attack); type (of dealt damage); (character) type
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
becoming old; grain or plant harvested more than a year ago
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
right in the middle (of); midst; height
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
understanding person; supporter
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
to combine parts of two different things into a new thing; to compromise; to balance out
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
to say too much; to go too far
quickly and skillfully; to the point; succinctly; concisely
to press forward; to forge ahead; to push on
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
degree (of something); greatness or smallness (of something); quantity; number; amount; size
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt
victory or defeat; victory and defeat