jpdb beta

to attempt; to test; to try out

1

to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with

2

to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie

2

anything and everything; just about everything

1

very cheesy; very flashy; extremely gaudy

1

feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy

2

such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of

6

(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake

1

confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation

4

now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again

7

to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

14

speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...

2

shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing

2

stage; performance

2

how many months?; how long?

2

stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate

5

to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)

1

to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge

12

to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)

2

crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch

3

curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar

7

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not

1

not bad; not half bad; pretty good

3

duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus

3

clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)

1

surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency

2

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

3

fundamental; basic

1

going the whole distance; pitching a whole game

6

reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising

1

unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen

1

few days

2

shit!; damn!

31

safe hit

10

to be needed; to be wanted

2

to be mistaken for; to be confused with

1

to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)

1

opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing

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at present; now

1

opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows

7

end; close; termination

3

zero; nought

1

good (nice) pitching

3

good

3

as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever

2

final stage; final stretch; live printing area (in publishing); gallery (in a theatre); driving (animals, fish, etc.); herding

2

main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist

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to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo

4

lower rank

2

quickly; briefly; rashly; carelessly; (flowing) in trickles

1