to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
to detest; to abhor; to loathe
to spoil; to break; to go bad; to go wrong; to fail
(playing an) unpopular role; (taking on an) unpopular task
declaration; statement; proclamation
past misdeed; past error; past folly; past sin
to slander; to libel; to criticize; to criticise
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
cannot handle (it) any longer; fed up with; enough is enough
dressing room; green room; backstage; behind the scenes; the inside; inside affairs
home delivery box; delivery box
early on; earlier on; from early
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
the other day; lately; recently
parting in tears; tearful parting; coming to grief; having to take a different tack; going separate ways
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
overwhelming strength; extremely strong person; powerhouse; very strong player; very strong team
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
being prepared for a theoretical (ideological) argument; being armed with theoretical backing
offensive (movement); aggression
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to defy conventional wisdom
skipping out; cutting class; truancy; procrastination
easy to deal with; tractable; manageable
allegiance; obedience; submission
otaku; geek; nerd; enthusiast
public order and morals; social standards; public policy
student guidance; student counseling
it is none of one's business; it is not one's place to say (do) something
upheaval; upthrust; uplift
to turn reddish-brown; to turn rufous; to become discolored; to become discoloured
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)