jpdb beta

to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel

3

pending question; unresolved problem

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matter; item; facts

1

to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)

1

future; distant future

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to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)

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absolutely; positively; decidedly

1

with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal

1

to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out

5

coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency

2

acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand

1

dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)

1

note; memo; memorandum

3

memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad

1

thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow

1

irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial

1

cold; short; curt; blunt

1

how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way

5

stallion brought close to a mare to test her readiness to mate; stalking horse; spoiler

1

personal struggle

1

fame; renown; great name

1

to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet

1

meaning; called; said

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to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)

1

absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer

2

doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness

2

to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle

7

that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that

1

thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble

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to tear off; to rip off; to peel off

1

to meet face to face

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to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle

1

just-harvested; something freshly harvested or gathered (usually produce)

1

to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate

1

sauce; Worcestershire sauce

1

(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season

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to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of

2

thank you very much

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to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble

3

you could say that

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thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward

1

to blush; to redden

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at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can

1

thanks; gratitude

5

to shake off

4

proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment

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to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped

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to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)

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to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse

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unnecessary; not needed; not necessary

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