to call in; to invite; to bring in
as if it were about oneself
flat board; slab; monotonous; dull; even pitch; accentless pitch
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
(the) executive; administration; leadership
free action; free activity; acting at one's own discretion; taking one's own course; free hand; independent action
setting up specially; special installation
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
collecting series of stamps at railway stations, tourist spots, etc.
minigame; mini game; subgame; practice game (usu. with reduced players)
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
ability to make plans; planning ability
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
current obsession; current kick; personal obsession
aggregate results; totalled results; collected results
craving; longing; thirsting
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
person of high rank or position
penny candy; cheap individually wrapped sweets
gift card; gift certificate
complimentary ticket; invitation card; invitation ticket
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
to well up; to burst; to arise
avid desire; craving; thirst; watering at the mouth; drooling
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
supplementary prize; additional prize; auxiliary prize; bonus prize
(editorial) supervision; general editorship; supervising director
photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook
presentation (e.g. of a gift)
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to sell out; to sell widely; to sell on a large scale
to smile (at); to grin (at)
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble