last spurt; final spurt; home stretch
to run through; to run past
to lose heart; to lose interest; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose focus; to let one's guard down
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
epidermis; cuticle; bark; epidermis; facade
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
reason; cause; history; origin
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
all's well that ends well; it will all come good in the end
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to cease; to stop; to be over
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
characteristic (of); peculiar (to); inherent (in); eigen-
sense of helplessness; feeling of powerlessness
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to put up (with something); (lit.) to clench one's teeth
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
to move along; to go alongside; to walk along; to follow; to run down (one's cheek, leg, etc.); to trickle down
to praise (to the skies); to sing the praises (of); to extol
not under observation; not on one's radar; unmarked (player); unguarded; unmarked (item, etc.); without a mark
misunderstanding; misapprehension; misconception; false impression; wrong idea
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
don't worry; there's no need to worry
Arthurian legend; legend of King Arthur
standing for a long time; remaining standing
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
to pause; to have a short intermission
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
invisible person (in science fiction, etc.)
nice to see you; good morning; good evening; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
(bringing to a) perfect end; (rounding off with a) crowning achievement; successful conclusion; triumphant finish
smelling of fish; fishy; degenerate (of a monk); depraved; worldly; mundane