original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
extremely high speed; super speed
crawling on all fours; being on all fours; being on one's hands and knees
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
hand used like a sword in striking
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
leaf (of a tree); tree leaves; foliage
to lecture; to read aloud; to devise (e.g. a strategy); to work out (e.g. a tactic); to confer; to hold conference (with)
dealing with; coping with
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
decisive game; important bout; crucial match
many; numerous; various; large number of
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
revolving lantern; ever-changing scene (e.g. life flashing before one's eyes)
other people's affairs; someone else's problem
muahaha (laughter); mwahahaha; bahaha; bwahaha
to become sullen; to sulk; to get angry; to peel (off); to come off
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
in the end; at the end of the day
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
deadline; closing; closing (a door, window, etc.); cofferdam
the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); (just before the) edge
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
clear; precise; definite; distinct
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; lecture