to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
about; on; regarding; per; for every
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
set phrase; stock phrase; conventional expression; usual wording; cliché; clichéd line
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
trash can; garbage can; rubbish bin; dustbin
to gather (of people); to assemble; to hang out; to assemble (of troops); to be stationed; to be quartered
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to hold (a ceremony); to perform
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
official recognition; official approval; certification; authorization; authorisation
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
surroundings; environs; circumference
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to move around; to move about; to get around
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to fight with swords; to cross swords
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
(having) two choices; choice between two things
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
seeming to want to say something; looking like one wants to give one's opinion
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
genuine article; real thing; real deal
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money