(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening
to give the stamp of approval
that's not my concern; that's none of my business; that's not on me
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
stirring; slight movement
binding (someone) hand and foot; being tied down (by rules, obligations, etc.)
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
to be landed (of a fish); to be reeled in; to be caught
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
skillfully; admirably; really well; excellently
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
severely beaten up; repeatedly punched and kicked; thoroughly defeated; attacked relentlessly (with words); fiercely criticised; bombarded with verbal abuse
remaining silent; keeping secret
coercion; overpowering; overawing; daunting
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
having no way of knowing; being completely ignorant of
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
how far; to what extent; up to what point
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
to be possessed (by a spirit, demon, etc.); to be possessed (by an idea, delusion, etc.); to be obsessed (with)
worm; insect; insignificant person; pathetic person
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
to irritate; to offend; to provoke; to get on one's nerves
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
single-lens reflex camera; SLR
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
to concentrate; to focus on; to devote; to stiffen; to become tense
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
lack of evidence; insufficient evidence
blunder; bungle; gaffe; bungling; stupid; tactless