to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
to shut (someone) out; to leave out; to freeze out; to exclude; to ostracize; to give the cold shoulder
two-top (soccer formation); formation with two forwards at the front line
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
with a vroom; with a sudden shaking
I couldn't care less; not caring less
boastful speech; bragging
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
nth period (e.g. nth class in school day)
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
large build; large pattern
baseball club (at a university, corporation, etc.); baseball team
pitcher; pitcher (container); jug
so; therefore; and; (and) then
locker; rocker; rock'n'roller
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to be helpful
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
to be at a loss for words
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
difficult to imagine; quite unlikely to; very doubtful; would not expect
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
polish; burnishing; improvement; becoming more skilled
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
bustling; shuffling; squirming; creepy crawly
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
antenna; thing or method used to collect information or opinions
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
to complain; to grumble; to gripe
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
(sports) ground; (playing) field; playground; stadium
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
running; tank top (worn as an undergarment or sportswear); vest; singlet