to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
to throw out; to fire; to expel; to give up; to abandon; to neglect
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
incremental; step-by-step; gradual; stepwise
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
direct control; direct supervision
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
disregarding; taking no account of; ignoring; overlooking
root; source; origin; cause
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
childcare; child-rearing; nursing; upbringing
saucer; person (group, institution, etc.) to take over a position or matter; receptacle (e.g. of funds); receiver
to become experienced (after many years of practice)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
integration; unification; unity; combination; consolidation; synthesis
messenger; envoy; emissary
convenient; handy; useful
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
pivot foot; emphasis; priority; focus
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
don't worry; no worries; never mind
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
politics; political manoeuvre; political maneuver
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
apparent; obvious; very clear
tank (military vehicle); chariot
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early