fair and square; open and aboveboard
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
all you have to do is; just; that's all
is something that; is that which
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
ass; arse; rear; end; acupuncture point; hole
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to envision how things will turn out (usu. unfortunate); to have foresight; to be able to see the future
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
small build; small stature
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained