counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
pushing though; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
circumference; girth; tour; pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive
opening fully; full throttle; full power
losing everything; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal
receiving (a message, letter, email, etc.); reception (radio, TV, etc.)
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
to meet someone's requirements; to meet expectations; to go along with what somebody wants
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold
to let an opportunity slip
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
from the viewpoint of; according to
retirement (from the world); seclusion
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
someone who gets in the way without serving any useful purpose; fly in the ointment; buttinsky; third wheel
flying column; detached force
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
to meddle; to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass at; to flirt with; to make a move on
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
eschatology; doomsday theory; apocalypticism
omniscience and omnipotence
practical question (problem); practical matter
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile