(breaking) with a snap (of a thread, rope, etc.); (ending) suddenly (of a call, communications, etc.); breaking out (of a pimple, swelling, etc.)
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
completely changed; totally transformed
to make an enemy (of); to turn (someone) into an enemy; to antagonize
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
one's real father; natural father; biological father
eldest child; oldest child; first child; eldest son; oldest son
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
don't worry about it; never mind; it's OK
to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
with a snap; (breaking) cleanly; (rejecting) sternly; flatly; smartly; (dressing up) well
to ignore one's own shortcomings; to shut one's eyes to one's own faults; to act hypocritically
to enter (house, room, etc.); to step in
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
unclear speech; garbled speech; poor enunciation; poorly expressed; unclear (wording); imprecise (expression)
piece of junk; worn-out article; clumsy; useless; dismantled car; hitting (with fist)
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
regulation; adjustment; control
skill; expertise; experience; proficiency; mastery; dexterity
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
in proportion to; just as much as
official announcement; proclamation
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; progeny; offspring; paternal blood; lineage; sperm
rustic; unsophisticated; provincial; hick; uncool; unstylish
mistress; kept woman; concubine
security for a loan; collateral
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
sales promotion; hard selling
dullard; indecisive person
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
discipline; training; teaching manners
shout of abuse; jeers; boos
knothole; peep-hole; (fig.) bad eyes; tunnel vision
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
pride; dignity; self-respect