salt thrown to purify the ring before a bout
arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food
I can relate (to that); that happens to me as well; that's all too familiar to me; something often encountered or experienced; something many people can relate to; all-too-familiar story
to knock out (e.g. homer); to slam; to send flying (e.g. a ball); to wallop (someone)
merry voices (e.g. of children playing)
dismissal of class (at the end of the day); recess (at school); break
to misfire; to come to naught; to end in failure; to fizzle out; to fall flat
simplification (character, hair-style, etc.); unbalancing an opponent
regular holiday; fixed day off; regular closing day
voluntary training; voluntary practice; free practice
discussion; deliberation; thought; opinion
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to work without sleep or rest
god of pestilence; god who spreads infectious diseases; jinx; hoodoo; pest
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
consecutive victories; series of victories
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
inspiration; afflatus; ability to sense the supernatural (esp. ghosts, etc.)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
large serving; large portion
binding hand and foot; temporary feeling of paralysis; sleep paralysis; being tied down with money
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
talk; story; conversation
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
intimacy; friendship; familiarity