losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
mortal enemy; sworn enemy; nemesis
to be noisy; to be astir; to be abuzz; to be in commotion; to be aflutter; to be unsettled
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
jewel; precious stone; gem
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
companion; comrade; escort; member of a party; fellow traveller; fellow traveler
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
bottom layer; undermost layer; lowest (societal) class; bottom (economic) stratum; lowest caste
believer; adherent; devotee; fanboy; fanatic; superfan
several years; a few years
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
perpetual youth and longevity; immortality
wonder drug; miracle cure; elixir
completion; perfection; accomplishment
cruel; brutal; savage; barbarous
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
part of the garden close to the house; nearby garden
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
serviceman; servicewoman; soldier; member of the armed forces; military personnel
colourful; colorful; multicoloured; various; varied; variegated
huge sum (esp. of money); enormous sum; massive amount
publicity or advertising expenses
notice; notification; announcement; disclosure; declaration
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
parental love; parental affection