Hyottoko; comical male character with puckered, skewed mouth; clown; ugly mug; ugly guy
blowing repeatedly (e.g. to cool something down); huffing and puffing; puffing and panting; struggling (with work, studies, etc.); having difficulty
knowing; (an) acquaintance
twenty-eighth day of the month; twenty-eight days
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
a little bit; a little while
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
hanging banner; hanging screen; curtain
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
thick; dense; rich (as in taste or content); crowded
to pocket an insult; to choke back one's tears
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
dodgy dealings; monkey business
of no interest; not interested
go that far; to that extent
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
this and that; various things
beauty parlour; beauty parlor; beauty salon; hairdressing salon
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
make-up; making food (in a delivery-only restaurant); cooking
(large) parrot (incl. the cockatoo)