offense and defense; offence and defence
game, set and match; end of the game; end of the match
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
semifinalists; final four (in a tournament)
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
the Four Heavenly Kings (Dhrtarastra, Virudhaka, Virupaksa, and Vaisravana); the big four (i.e. four leaders in a given field)
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
host country (e.g. for a conference)
in the same manner as before; the same as always
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
wing (bird, aircraft, etc.); wing (rugby, soccer, etc.); wing (of a building); unbalanced edge (othello)
to succeed; to bear fruit
high (e.g. spirits); merry; high; high (i.e. feeling of extreme pleasure)
fighting spirit (in sport); tenacity
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
all over the country; everywhere in the country; throughout the nation
treat; banquet; feast; (arch.) running about
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
stupid girl; stupid woman
assault; outrage; act of violence; rape; sexual assault
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
opposite side; other side
(poor) treatment; (bad) behavior; behaviour; action; act
(written) contract; agreement
obedience; submission; resignation
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
zip; ping; zing; zoom; whoosh