reading too much into things
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
human wave attack; human wave tactics; throwing people at a problem
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
naked eye; the physical eye
to open a pathway (to); to find a way (to); to open the door (to); to pave the way (for)
square kilometer; square kilometre
very small; tiny; insignificant
economic superpower; economic powerhouse
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
otherwise; if not; or else
going around; orbiting; circling; circumference; girth; surroundings
(natural) satellite; moon; (artificial) satellite
ability; performance; efficiency
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
atomic energy; nuclear power
heating power; thermal power; firepower
hydraulic power; water power
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
link; linking; link; hyperlink; linking (of object files); linkage
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
inquiry; query; enquiry; query (of a database)
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
experienced; already had an experience (with something)
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable; nothing one can do
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
sign; mark; marker; marker
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
less than ...; smaller ...
acquaintance; close friend
for work; for manufacturing