first offence; first offense; first offender
adjusting one's makeup; renovation; remodeling; redecoration
direct mail; direct message
to act cocky; to put on airs; to be full of oneself
blue tarpaulin; blue plastic waterproof sheeting
person with whom one is having an illicit love affair
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
arrival chime (of an elevator, train, etc.)
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
not necessarily so; is not always true
opening (of a bottle); broaching; beginning; opening; commencement (e.g. of sales)
to arrange beforehand to tell the same story; to get the stories straight
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
to be stingy (with); to skimp (on)
suddenly; abruptly; quickly
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver
to steal another's spouse; to steal another's lover
to chastise; to punish; to discipline
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to call again; to call someone back
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense
platform truck; hand truck; trolley; (railway) truck; bogie; flatcar
sleeping pill; sleep medication
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to lay the blame on
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument