offset; offsetting each other; cancelling each other out; set-off; setoff
with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; suddenly; all of a sudden
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
outbreak; spring forth; generation (e.g. of power or heat); genesis; ontogeny; development of complex multicellular structures from cell(s) in a simple state
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
fair and square; open and aboveboard
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
the rise of the curtain; opening (of play); beginning (e.g. of an era); opening (festival, event, etc.)
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
war; battle; match; game; competition
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
hail (e.g. of bullets); barrage; storm; rain and hail
to rain incessantly; to downpour
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
villain; baddie; the villain's part
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)