to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
at every opportunity; whenever possible; whenever the occasion arises; from time to time; occasionally
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
upstart; parvenu; jumped-up person
generation; lifetime; age
to be dispersed; to get separated
due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work
to jostle; to shove and push; to struggle with one another
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
spreading around (news, rumor, etc.); making widely known; making public; publicizing; proclaiming
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; talking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet
to incorporate; to work into; to insert
money paid to the government
amount of money; sum of money
to one's heart's content or satisfaction
much; remarkably; not at all (with neg. verb); quickly and vigorously; unhesitatingly
light green; yellowish-green
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
to go to; to visit; to call on
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
great numbers (of people); numerical superiority; masses; people; folk; clique
to save one's face; to maintain one's status
it's been a long time; long time no see
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
to look stupid; to have a critical lack
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
to part from; to part company with; to split with; to break off relations with
crawling on all fours; getting on one's hands and knees; falling flat
dining table; a dish (type of food)
munching; devouring; gobbling up; (arch.) shaggy; (arch.) disheveled; (arch.) unkempt
news; word; tidings; omen
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about