exactly the same; exactly as is; without any change
useless; vain; aimless; idle
to pluck; to pick; to nip off
computer graphics; CG; computer-generated imagery; CGI
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
all parts; various parts; every department
intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism; treading a tightrope; walking on thin ice; pulling a risky balancing act
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
to settle peacefully; to work out peacefully; to come to an amicable solution; to become reconciled
mime; dumb show; silent drama; pantomime
to have a meal; to take a meal
small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice); side dish; fill; fill-in (drumming); jack-off material; something to masturbate to
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
child-rearing expenses; child-support payments (following divorce)
deviation; inclination; offset; polarization; polarisation
street; quarter; district; area
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
serious damage; heavy damage; being wrecked; thrashing (an opponent); crushing; giving a drubbing
mischief; (child's) prank; (extramarital) affair
to fret (esp. of a young child); to be fretful; to be peevish
milk; breast; loop; decorative bump (on a hanging bell)
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
grotesque; disgusting; gross
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
to open one's eyes wide (as in fear or anger); to faint
culling; putting down; slaughtering; killing
confinement; imprisonment; incarceration
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference