in short; in a nutshell; in a word; to cut a long story short
filling a vacancy; supplementation; substitute; deputy; alternate
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
a real man would (shut up and) ...
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
to sum it up in one word; ... is the word for it
tree trunk; bole; backbone; base; foundation
sunlight filtering through trees
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
to hold (a ceremony); to perform
being fully exposed (of genitals, breasts, etc.)
to stare at; to look hard at; to look up and down; to scrutinize; to scrutinise
outward; superficial; external; apparent
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
extreme (measure, idea, etc.); radical; violent (language); strenuous (exercise, work, etc.); excessive; (physically) demanding
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
outside the hall (or stadium, market, etc.); off the grounds; off the premises; off-track
hitting a dangerous (harmful) spot (e.g. hitting one's head)
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; preliminary selection; screening (e.g. of applicants); provisional election
final selection (in a competition, match, etc.)
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
simple type of clothing consisting of a large piece of cloth with a hole in the middle for the head
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
cheering group; cheering squad
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
spotlight; close observation
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
tournament; knockout competition
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
striking; remarkable; considerable
to hit and break open; to crush; to smash
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration