(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
length of time which food products will keep; to keep a long time
in a few days; in the near future; soon; one of these days
rip-off; unfair overcharging; clip joint
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
pinch (of something); one piece; easy victory
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
way of reciting; way of telling a story
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle
to confuse (someone); to befuddle; to bewilder; to mystify; to throw up a smokescreen; (lit.) to surround with smoke
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken
just managing; with great difficulty
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
to be wide-ranging; to be diverse; to cover a lot of ground; to cover various topics
raw materials; ingredients
materials; data; document
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
stakeout; ambush; lookout; watch; paste-up; collage
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
job hunting; seeking employment
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
boarding; lodging; board and lodging; boarding house; lodging house; lodgings
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand