no time like the present; make hay while the sun shines; (lit.) it's an auspicious day (for doing it) when you've just had the idea
to open hostilities; to take up arms (against)
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
main principle; gist; general plan; guidelines; outline
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
guaranteed; authentic; certified
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
dead end; cul-de-sac; blind alley; end; end of the road; end point
in turns; alternately; in order
downstream; lower reaches of a river; lower classes
to set up; to raise; to nominate; to choose as a representative; to push; to shove
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
to pitch camp; to set up camp
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
snowmelt; meltwater; melted snow
rising water (of river, lake, etc.); swelling water; increased water; high water
to brave a danger; to take a risk
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
opening (of a new road, railway, etc.); going into operation (e.g. telephone communication); beginning services; reopening (e.g. a road to traffic); resumption of services
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
every month; each month; monthly
unconditionally; as a rule
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
right in the midst of; right at the height of
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
outsider; someone outside of a group
application; request; petition
to get permission; to get approval; to get the go-ahead
using as an intermediary; through
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
good bye; I'm off; see you later
eating; bite (in fishing)
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently