the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
to twist; to screw; to wrench; to sprain
sharpshooting; shooting; sniping; setting a goal and carrying it out
(taking an) objective point of view; viewing objectively
more than usual; especially; particularly
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
exemplar; model; example; pattern
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
impertinent; impudent; cheeky
to hit (someone); to strike; to make (a speech); to give (an address); to gamble
I don't give a damn; that's got nothing to do with me
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
to suppress one's emotions
one day; (on) a certain day
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
providing information; provision of information; information provision
interest; rights; concession
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
in terms of; from the point of view of
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
standing for; advocating; championing; professing (to be)
to light (a fire); to kindle; to incite; to instigate; to stir up
submersible; (small) submarine
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with