to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to slip down; to slide down; to glide down
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to panic; to freak out; to fly into a tizzy
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
to have a narrow escape from death
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
half-crying; being on the verge of crying
advanced level; high grade; senior
suspension system (of a vehicle); undercarriage; area around one's feet; footwear
to one's heart's content; following one's heart's desires
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
to rebuke strongly; to tell off
exclamation used to scold practitioners (in Zen); scolding or threatening with a shout
old soldier; veteran; old hand
years gone by; earlier years; former years; the past
to steer a ship; to manage; to take command; to take the helm
to issue a manifesto; to appeal
flustered; flurried; (shocked) speechless
sudden brake; coming to a sudden stop
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
square measure; size (e.g. of land); area; surface
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
all but dead; half killed
being about to cry; the verge of tears
halo; hello; hallo; harrow
to lift; to turn over; to fold over
to be relieved; to feel relieved