cat hater; dislike of cats
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
beast (i.e. any animal other than man); person reborn into the animal realm; brute (i.e. a contemptible human being); damn it; damn
to arrest; to capture; to seize
(fig.) rat in a trap; (fig.) trapped rat; (lit.) rat in a bag
sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar
billionaire; multimillionaire; very rich person
of all things (days, etc.)
official post; regular post; principal post (as opposed to secondary post); I (of someone in government or the civil service)
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser; poor at letting things go; unable to accept the inevitable
fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty
fall of the curtain; last scene; end of act
common front; united front
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
Mediterranean Sea; Mediterranean sea (oceanography)
jewel box; jewelry box; jewelry case; casket
as you see; as you can see
physical examination; medical checkup; frisking; pat-down; search
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
necessary; indispensable; must-have; must; juice of grapes or other fruit prior to fermentation into wine
glass sphere; glass bead; glass marble
embarking (a ship); embarkation; boarding; ship (carrying someone)
supreme ruler; conqueror; champion; winner; titleholder
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)