counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to lob (e.g. grenades)
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
spray; sprayer; atomizer; sprinkles (confectionery); hundreds and thousands
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
that; the matter in question
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to give and take; to make mutual concessions; to compromise
breakdown of negotiations
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to collapse (physically or emotionally); to fall down
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
land mine; topic that sets someone off; sensitive topic; something that seems fine at first but turns out to be very bad (e.g. product, business); booby trap
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
dance hall; dance floor; landing (stairs); leveling off (e.g. in the economy); period of stagnation
to make an appearance; to show up
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
to be subject to punishment; to be punished
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)