the same ratio or percentage
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
loser; defeated person; the defeated
one-hit wonder; flash in the pan; all-or-nothing gambler; one-shot speculator; slugger; home-run batter
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
plating (chrome, gold, silver, etc.); coating; gilding; pretense; pretence; simulation
loach or eel dipped and broiled in soy-based sauce
serious; earnest; honest; real; legit
cashmere (fiber, yarn, fleece, clothing, etc. from the cashmere goat)
to dress oneself up; to deck oneself out
unbearable; intolerable; insufferable
(of a couple) fighting and splitting up
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
signature phrase; signature saying
foundation (garment, cream, etc.)
to knock down; to knock off
broke; poor; short; skint; having no money
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
stole; scarf; stall (of an engine or aircraft); stall (cattle)
higher rank; better position
conference room; council room
riding ground; racecourse; racetrack
while being out of the office or away from home
hit (film, song, book, etc.); bestseller; blockbuster
argument based on emotion; sentimental argument
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
job transfer; job relocation; intra-company transfer
filling; packing material; stuffing; padding
business magazine; financial magazine; economic magazine