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to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss

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to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)

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to finish saying

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with lightning speed

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tangent line; tangential line

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depth charge

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piano wire

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(occurring) in a chain reaction; chain-like; sequential

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protective clothing

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fat; grease; blubber; lard; suet

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losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard

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disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character

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witness

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requiem

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to tear off

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change; fluctuation

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effect; virtue; efficacy; impression

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quantity over quality; quantity before quality

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repetition of position; repetition draw

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racing (of an engine); idling; going in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); spinning one's wheels; going nowhere

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to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous

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neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)

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under cover of night

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beard (esp. on the chin); goatee

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to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage

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on countless occasions; many a time

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marking; grading; scoring

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judgement; judgment; decision; ruling; finding; adjudication

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rumbling; (ringing) cadence

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to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity

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an art; one talent

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wild boar; wild pig

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partial destruction

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perfection; flawlessness

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intelligence gathering; information gathering

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(good) time to quit; (right) time to withdraw; time to pull out; time to retire; time to leave

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excellent plan; best policy

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detonator

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black spot; black dot; mark indicating a defeat; loss; failure

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(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service

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interruption; discontinuance; suspension; cancellation (of a planned event); calling off

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to shift (something) from one hand to the other; to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on); to exchange (what one is holding for something else)

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primordial; fundamental; basic; primitive

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fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence

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scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful

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to cling to; to stick to; to lie flat (e.g. on the ground)

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thigh; buttocks; arse; ass

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means; method; way

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to sob; to be choked with tears

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apology; excuse

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