to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
byway; bypath; byroad; loophole; way out (of trouble); excuse
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
arbitration; intercession; mediation
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
irritating; aggravating; upsetting; maddening; infuriating; exasperating
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
to quicken one's pace (steps)
to push aside; to thrust aside; to brush aside; to reject; to remove; to take out
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
to fall ill; to become indisposed; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
strong person; the strong; the powerful
class; heading; group; category
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
(feeling of) hatred; (strong) dislike; disgust; aversion; revulsion; loathing
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
contempt; scorn; disdain; despising; looking down on; slighting
pride; dignity; self-respect
pride; dignity; self-worth
overhasty; rash; premature
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
calamity; misfortune; disaster
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)