measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
slowly; inefficiently; tardily; dawdling
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
work-to-rule; go-slow strike; slowdown; being idle; slackening; being truant
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
no big deal; no match; not worth worrying about
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)