auto-hypnosis; self-hypnosis; self-induced hypnotism
all bark and no bite; unable to live up to one's claims
to pass on an order; to pass the word
to assume an air of importance; to be self-important; to put on airs
touché; you've got me there
boldly; bravely; resolutely; determinedly
torture to death; torment to death
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
as before; as ever; as it was originally
training; education; development; cultivation
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
exactly as stated; verbatim
to kill; to choke the life out of
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
flapping sound (of wings); fluttering; hum (of insects); whizz (of a flying arrow); whoosh
to create (a sensation); to give rise to (controversy)
superman; superwoman; Ubermensch (e.g. Nietzsche's ideal man of the future); overman
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
judgment; judgement; discernment
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
land mine; topic that sets someone off; sensitive topic; something that seems fine at first but turns out to be very bad (e.g. product, business); booby trap
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
chief; head (of an office, of a laboratory)
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion