to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
change to ...; becoming ...; making into ...; -ization; -ification
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
accelerated; accelerating; gathering speed; exponentially increasing
band (e.g. conduction, valence); belt (e.g. Van-Allen, asteroid, etc.)
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
disabling; invalidation; nullification; vitiation
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.); losing momentum; loss of efficiency
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
surely; certainly; without doubt
to stand on end (of hair)
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
one's house; one's home; one's family
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
very popular; highly favoured
showing no concern at all; being not at all bothered; devil-may-care attitude
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)
to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
toilet; restroom; bathroom; going to the toilet; relieving oneself