to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
to breathe out; to exhale
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand
to play a leading role; to play a central part
steady; sound; reliable; solid
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play foul
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
king of the hill; king of the castle; king of the mountain
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to crouch; to squat; to cower
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
stretcher; litter (medical); gurney
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
exclusive; attached to; specialist
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan