running in; rushing into; last-minute rush
complete; whole; perfect; safe
white flag; truce flag; surrender flag
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
point in common; common feature
factorization; factorisation
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
to take over; to hand over
question sheet; question paper
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
opening; gap; dried and opened fish
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
under examination; under test (e.g. device); on trial
neglecting; leaving alone
rice cake with bean paste wrapped in a preserved cherry leaf
first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm
entry (in a form, register, diary, etc.); filling in; filling out
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
list; table; schedule; catalogue; catalog
late at night; at a late hour
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
perhaps; maybe; by some chance
person of high rank or position
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)