double-edged (e.g. sword blade); double-beveled (e.g. kitchen knife); double-edged blade
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
analogy; analogical reasoning; analogical inference; analogy
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
most ... ever; most ... up to now; more ... than ever before
full tank (esp. of gasoline); full capacity (of a battery, receptacle, etc.)
fuel consumption; gas mileage
to send (something) unsolicited; to send without the receiver's request
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
being resented (by someone one holds resentment towards); responding to kindness with resentment; thinking ill of someone who meant to be kind; unjustified resentment; unreasonable grudge
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
completely black; black from top to bottom; black from head to toe
love; adoration; being fond of; having a passion for
armed forces; military; (common) soldier; rank-and-file soldier; underling; ordinary employee
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
to keep secret; to conceal
possible; conceivable; likely; probable
fame; distinction; rise; advancement
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
climax; peak; zenith; apex
(being) among close family or friends only; private (gathering of intimates)
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
public announcement; official statement; nominal; official; official name
to get into a fight; to take up the gauntlet; to accept a challenge
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
each individual; each person
financials; on the funding (capital) side
to fight with swords; to cross swords
with a flap; with a snap; with a thud; with a crash; with a swish; with a rustle
to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining