playing the victim; playing the victim card
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
to sit upright; to sit up straight; to take a defiant attitude; to become aggressive; to take the offensive
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
omission; failure; incompleteness; irregularity; mismanagement; misconduct
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
to bind; to fasten; to tie up
to be flabbergasted; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be stunned
to despair of; to see the vanity of
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
a reclusive life; living secluded from the world; leading a sequestered life
without a doubt; completely; something out of the question; something outrageous; being utterly inferior; being helpless
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
whenever you want; any time you like
two sly characters outfoxing each other; (lit.) a fox and a raccoon dog fooling each other
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
to stick out one's tongue; to ridicule someone (behind their back); to laugh at someone
dim witted; bird-brained; dullard
to regret bitterly; to be very sorry (for); (lit.) to bite one's navel
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to confuse (someone); to befuddle; to bewilder; to mystify; to throw up a smokescreen; (lit.) to surround with smoke
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
temple bell; hanging bell; funeral bell
shape; form; security; collateral; obverse of an old zeni coin
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
freshly boiled (rice); freshly cooked; steaming; piping hot
rice porridge made by simmering cooked rice in a seasoned broth, often containing vegetables, fish, etc. (usu. made from leftovers)
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
setting a place; setting the table
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual