impossible; unlikely; improbable
to pull the trigger; to squeeze the trigger
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
at least; at most; (even) just
unskilled; clumsy; lousy; poor; awkward; shitty
genuine article; real thing; real deal
imagination; supposition; guess
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
memory; sense; experience
retort; back talk; backchat
beehive; hive; something full of holes; (fig.) Swiss cheese; honeycomb tripe; wall of a cow's second stomach
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
pistol; handgun; revolver
ago; since; before; previous
to turn towards; to point
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
keeping alive longer; prolonging life; life extension; life-support
fresh (e.g. fish); lively; spirited; animated
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to punish; to penalize; to penalise
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
true character; real nature
nonchalant air; unruffled air
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...