once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
favorite child; favourite child; darling; favorite; star
surgery (academic discipline)
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
bold move (in sumo, judo, etc.); daring move; powerful technique
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
green light; (giving) permission; OK
secret; private; surreptitious
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
piece of junk; worn-out article; clumsy; useless; dismantled car; hitting (with fist)
to annoy; to cause trouble
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
barking up the wrong tree; calling at the wrong house
honor; honour; credit; prestige
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
bulging eyes; goggle eyes; saucer eyes
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
running aground; being stranded; grounding; beaching
to run up onto (e.g. sidewalk); to run aground; to be stranded
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
treatise; monograph; study; paper (scientific, technical)
classic (work, esp. book); the classics
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
academic journal; learned journal
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
small change; coins; small sum of money
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
diligent; absorbed (in something)
to become misty; to become hazy
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
both; both sides; both parties
column; file; (vertical) line
conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption
shout of abuse; jeers; boos
to rebound; to recoil; to splash; to have a repercussion; to have a reciprocal effect
to refuse; to decline; to deny
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
right (to do something); authority; power