to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
battle of wits; contest of wits
to amuse oneself; to make merry
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
it's worth it; worth every penny; deserving; worthwhile
generation; lifetime; age
has never (done, occurred); there has never been an instance (where); there is no precedent (for)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
partner country; other country (in a dispute, arrangement, etc.); opponent (country)
merger; joining into one; amalgamation; melding; merging; annexation
war of aggression; war of conquest
striking a deal; coming to an agreement; making noodles by hand; making handmade noodles; manual input (on a computer, etc.); entering (text) by hand
compensation; reparations; indemnity; damages
treaty; pact; convention; agreement
conclusion; execution (of a contract); entering (into treaty); fastening (as in a joint)
suicidal tendency; suicidal wish
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
to ignore (a fault, misstep, issue, etc.); to disregard; to overlook; to pass over; to let go unquestioned
to settle peacefully; to work out peacefully; to come to an amicable solution; to become reconciled
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); destruction; annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling on appeal); quashing
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
concession; conciliation; compromise
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to reach mutual understanding; to understand each other
living thing; living creature; animal; life
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
starting point; starting line