gum; rubber; eraser; condom
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
staring-out (down) game; game in which two children looking at each other try to make the opponents laugh first; constant looking at something (e.g. the computer screen, the clock)
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
freezing (e.g. water); freezing (prices, wages, assets, etc.); moratorium; suspension (e.g. investment)
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
using for multiple purposes; reuse
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
pride; boast; credit (to)
pride; dignity; self-respect
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
perfect (for); ideal; just right; most suitable; tailor-made
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; leaving a passing ball for a teammate (in soccer); letting the ball go past
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
according to plan; as planned
action committee; executive committee
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
God; god; deity; ace; king; superior person
one's habitual behaviour (behavior); day-to-day conduct
assessment (of value, damages, etc.); scrutiny (of budget requests, etc.); revision (of a budget)
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
rumor; rumour; gossip; report
firmly rooted; deep-seated
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question