without even asking; without even listening; without careful inquiry (enquiry)
living in obscurity; lying low; remaining unnoticed
to go viral; to make a buzz (on the Internet)
direct from the farm; farm-fresh
authentication by facial recognition
trading sexual favours (for career advancement, etc.)
one-hit wonder; flash in the pan; all-or-nothing gambler; one-shot speculator; slugger; home-run batter
after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually
band-man (member of a musical band); bandsman
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
burnable garbage; burnable waste
empty grain husk; immature ear (e.g. wheat); hollow object; unripe fruit
voice training; vocal exercises
severe criticism; damnation
request for a police search; application to the police to search for a missing person
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date
dramatic role for child; child actor