savage; wild; unruly; to behave roughly; to get wild
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
world-class; (of) high global reputation
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
(I) won't say anything no matter what; unwilling to tell even under threat
signature phrase; signature saying; closing spiel; surefire line; catchphrase
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
independence of will or action; self-direction; autonomy; initiative; identity
blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity
adoration; admiration; devotion
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
roots; origin; one's roots; ancestry
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
serious; severe; grave; acute
to have a talk; to tell a story
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
world; society; people; the public
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
colored thing (clothing, fabric, paper, etc.) (coloured); variety shows
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
guaranteed; authentic; certified
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest