to hack; to chop (firewood, meat, etc.); to chop off (e.g. a head)
to show one's affection; to express one's love
simple and clear; plain and simple
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
intimidation; threat; bluster
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
(find) common (meeting) ground
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
(brute) force; using all one's might
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
military forces; hosts; troops
preparing to flee; being ready to run away
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
self-evident truth; obvious fact; truism; axiom
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
to place firmly; to hit very hard
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
to kick (at someone, something)
running away; escaping on foot
(right at the) side; just beside
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
antipodes; other (opposite) extreme; opposite; antithesis
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
valuable article; valuables
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)