underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
to probe someone's real intentions; to sound someone out; to try to fathom someone's thoughts
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
to be postponed; to be deferred; to be delayed
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)
buzzer; personal alarm (loud buzzer to attract attention in case of attack)
assortment; product lineup
better safe than sorry; one should err on the side of caution
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
quitting while one is ahead
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
breadwinner; biggest earner
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
one sweep (of the eye); sweeping view; unbroken view
namesake program; namesake show; TV or radio program named after the main performer or a sponsor
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
it's been a long time; long time no see
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
under repair; out of service
google it, scum; just fucking google it; JFGI
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
omitting (reluctantly); leaving out; dropping; giving up (reluctantly); parting with; sharing
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
underling; newbie; small fry; newcomer
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
debut work; one's first work
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
to kick; to treat (a person) poorly; to walk all over (someone)
racket; paddle (in table-tennis)
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
within; inside of; less than
three-second rule (food hygiene myth); three seconds rule (basketball)