major leaguer; major league player
edge of the ring; verge; brink; critical moment
championship race; struggle for victory
to not make good use of (e.g. advice); to disregard; to treat as useless; to treat with disdain
currying favour; being anxious to please; bootlicker
inquiry counter; consulting service; assistance service
reform measures; improvement plan; remedial measures
holding out a little longer
minigame; mini game; subgame; practice game (usu. with reduced players)
life plan; plan for one's life; planning one's life
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
volunteer activities; volunteerism
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
previous year (fiscal, academic, etc.)
registrant; subscriber; enrollee
to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt
to be awash with; to teem with; to be full of
presentation (e.g. of a gift, etc.)
do-or-die game; crucial contest
stormy weather (at sea); poor catch of fish (due to stormy seas); poor turn-out; recession
final stage; final stretch; live printing area (in publishing); gallery (in a theatre); driving (animals, fish, etc.); herding
someone who is greatly one's senior; veteran