to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
accepting (acknowledging) the reality
privileged path to high status (e.g. in business, education, etc.); fast track to success; road to success
fame; distinction; rise; advancement
precarious situation; precarious state
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
light; light (colour, food, comedy, etc.); right; right field; right fielder
for work; for manufacturing
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
casual speech; peer language; informal language
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
to push up (one's hair) with one's fingers; to comb up; to smooth back (a wisp of hair)
(of a woman) strong-minded; spirited; mannish
roar of laughter (from multiple people); burst of laughter; uproarious laughter; laughing hard (of a single person)
large-scale (mechanized) farming; wealthy farmer; farmer who owns a lot of land
public finance; financial affairs; financial situation
to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate
to win through (e.g. to finals); to advance
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
only the results matter; it's all about the results
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
to flatter; to play up (to); to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to cater (to)
to speak brazenly; to never shut up
just who do you think you are?
businesslike; professional
health is wealth; health is your most valuable asset
short sleeper; person who doesn't need much sleep
bad condition; poor condition; disorder; failure; rupture; breakdown (e.g. of negotiations)