performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
final word; voice of authority; authoritative pronouncement
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
support; backing; patronage
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
end of a match; end of a game
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
war situation; progress of a battle
depending on the situation; depending on circumstances
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
flexible; lithe; soft; calisthenics
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
loud shout; excited cheering
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
emotional strength; force of will
declaration of war; proclamation of war
large stage; grand stage; the big stage; grand setting
mark; sign; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to
to (hit and) crush; to smash; to squash; to defeat soundly; to crush (an opponent, hopes, etc.)
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
to wave a flag; to show the way
same quality; same nature; homogeneous
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs (e.g. in life); vicissitudes; small and large waves
proper; right; reasonable
to win through (e.g. to finals); to advance
2nd day of the month; two days
without trouble; easily; readily
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
versus; against; to (e.g. score of 4 to 2, ratio of 3 to 1, vote of 320 to 180); toward ...; to ...; equal footing
discretion; prudence; good sense; judgement; judgment; wisdom
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
total blockage; complete shutdown; stopping completely; shutout
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion