hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
back-to-back; facing in opposite directions; two sides of the same coin; inextricably linked (esp. with something dangerous or undesirable); on bad terms; at odds
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut
to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to burn; to burn down; to be roasted; to be thoroughly cooked; to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to glow red (i.e. of the sky at sunset)
iron rod; iron bar; iron club; horizontal bar (gymnastics)
to stick (into); to pierce; to enter at full speed; to hit (e.g. the catcher's mitt) at speed
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to retort; to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel
three times; thrice; third (interval)
to freeze (to something); to be frozen (to); to freeze hard; to freeze completely
obstinate; stubborn; obstinate person; stubborn person
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
making (a report, plan, contract, etc.); drawing up; writing out; preparing; creating (a file, website, account, etc.)
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
delivery; transfer; hand-over
half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing
price increase; rise in price; wage increase
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to be mixed up with; to have a connection with (a troublesome matter); to be a stickler about; to be finicky about (some triviality); to take part (in some work); to hang about
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; respectable