performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
one or two; a couple; a few; first and second (place); the top two
column; beam; girder; digit; decade; order of magnitude
counter for (small) things or pieces; counter for military units; (an) individual; one person; counter for years (of age difference); counter for school-years
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
weather; look of the sky; situation; turn of affairs; signs
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
three-legged race; cooperation with singleness of purpose (e.g. between companies); operating in tandem
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
different opinion; objection
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments