to punish (e.g. a child, etc.)
to dig your own grave; to bring calamity upon oneself; to put your foot in it
to torment; to torture; to harass
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
and then; and so; and; so then
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
shift the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); pass the buck
quiet; calm; leisurely; distant; far-off; boundless
collar; color; colour; hair colouring (coloring); calla (variety of arum lily)
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
general; popular; common; typical
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
how many people; a number of people
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
intention; idea; inclination; wish
consideration; taking into account
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; auxiliary; subsidiary
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
to rank with; to rank among
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable