threat behavior; show of force; deimatic behavior
to be talented; to be able
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to lean against; to set against
dear me; I mean; or rather
management; managerial position; administrative post; person in a managerial position
direct control; direct supervision
highest (e.g. floor); top; best; finest; supreme
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
military service; combat experience
to expose one's faults; to have one's defects exposed; to show oneself up
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
monopole; singular pole; unipole
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
to warm up to; to get interested in; to get excited by
to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying
looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
troublesome; bothersome; burdensome
to rest in peace; to attain eternal rest; to gain recognition; to get on in the world
uncool; tacky; lame; corny
image change; changing one's image; makeover
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
all eyes (of the public); (in) full view of the public; (with) everyone looking on; (focus of) public attention
latch; clasp; catch; check; fastener
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
disenchantment; apathy; spoiled fun; turn-off
well-known; famous; noted; popular; recognized
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
to watch for an unguarded moment
to accept one's inferiority; to take one's hat off to someone; to give up; to surrender; to strike one's colors
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
battle formation; disposition of troops
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
a disgrace (to a whole group of people)