not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
external unit; external device
to read out (e.g. data from a computer or process); to retrieve
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
to lose one's temper; to lose patience; to have enough; to be exasperated; to become irritated; to get fed up
ignition; detonation; triggering; explosion
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
life story; personal narrative; story of one's life
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
this (very thing); this precisely
irrefutable evidence; smoking gun; solid evidence; incontestable proof; dead giveaway
extremely talented; very gifted
difference; disparity; gap
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
ignition; combustion; firing a blank cartridge; discharge of a gun without bullets; firing (of an event); triggering
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order
work; business; company; study
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to stop (someone) by throwing one's arms around them; to catch (someone) in one's arms; to hold (someone) back
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
central processing unit; CPU
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
global positioning system; GPS
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to visit (someone) in hospital
disagreeable; unpleasant; adverse; unsympathetic
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
to exert oneself; to make efforts
empty air; sky; shunyata (the lack of an immutable intrinsic nature within any phenomenon); emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
older brother and younger sister
detonation by contact; contact detonation; touching off (something); triggering; sparking